NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1255448312 DDS
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Dentist in Loma Linda, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 93,793 in Dentist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
55
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alvin Arafives, DDS filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Loma Linda, California.
- 55
- Part D claims, 2023
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Alvin Arafives, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
55 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alvin Arafives, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
55 37% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Dentist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dentist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alvin Arafives, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 25227 REDLANDS BLVD, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, with a listed phone of (909) 799-9194. NPI 1255448312 was issued on 08/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $617 in drug spend.
Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,793 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255448312 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Alvin Arafives, DDS. To verify Alvin Arafives, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
55
Total Claims
$617
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 55
- Total Day Supply
- 675
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $617
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 16, 75-84: 11, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 26 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Alvin Arafives, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
93,793
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider
Alvin Arafives, DDS's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 87.
Nearby Dentist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arafives.
Chantelle Aabedi
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Sohrab Aalam
DMD
Irvine, CA
Dr. Rick Aaronian
DDS
Fresno, CA
Dr. Michael Aaronson
DDS
San Rafael, CA
Dr. Autumn Abadesco
DDS
La Puente, CA
Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin Arafives, DDS's specialty? ▼
Alvin Arafives, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in Loma Linda, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Alvin Arafives, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alvin Arafives, DDS wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $617 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Alvin Arafives, DDS located? ▼
Alvin Arafives, DDS is located at 25227 REDLANDS BLVD, Loma Linda, CA, 92354. Phone: (909) 799-9194.
What is Alvin Arafives, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Alvin Arafives, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255448312, issued on 08/24/2006.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 93,793 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alvin Arafives, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alvin Arafives, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alvin Arafives, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Alvin Arafives, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alvin Arafives, DDS's credentials? ▼
Alvin Arafives, DDS's NPI is 1255448312 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.