2026 NPPES data Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) NPI 1598927196 MD, BDS,
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ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
72
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) avg: 324
Industry payments
$24.3
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) ([object Object]) practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 72 claims across 23 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $24.3 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, filed 72 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2008

NPI 1598927196

Primary specialty

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)

Niche

1,112 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

72 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) share within South Carolina

1. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, BDS,. NPI: 1598927196. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider holding MD, BDS, credentials at 920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 430, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572, with a listed phone of (843) 903-6459. NPI 1598927196 was issued on 06/26/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERAM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 72 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $538 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,112 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 324 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

920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 430
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

Provider Details

NPI 1598927196
Specialty Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
Credentials MD, BDS,
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GRAND STRAND SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
LITTLE RIVER, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

72
Total Claims
$538
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
1,152
Generic Drug Cost
$507
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
25
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Overview

How ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, fits within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) landscape nationally.

1,112
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in US
52
States with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s 72 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HERAM.

Compare Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s specialty?
ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: MD, BDS,.
How much does ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, wrote 72 Medicare Part D claims totaling $538 in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, located?
ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, is located at 920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 430, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572. Phone: (843) 903-6459.
What is ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s NPI number?
ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598927196, issued on 06/26/2008.
How many Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers are there in the US?
There are 1,112 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, accept Medicare?
ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS, appears in CMS Medicare data with 72 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s credentials?
ASHRAF HERAM, MD, BDS,'s NPI is 1598927196 with credentials MD, BDS,. 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

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).

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