NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1275578460 DDS, MD
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Covington, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,769 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 407
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Covington, Louisiana.
- 228
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ben Almerico, DDS, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1275578460), first enumerated 06/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 228 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1275578460 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1275578460
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Oral and
- RX-LIGHT 228
- BOOK-THIN 85 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Brian Vandersea · 2006
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
228 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Ben Almerico, DDS, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
228 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275578460 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DDS, MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
228
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 230
- Total Day Supply
- 1,462
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 84 (36.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 109
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 90 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 80 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Ben Almerico, DDS, MD fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,769
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
407
Avg Claims per Provider
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's 228 claims are below the specialty average of 407.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Almerico, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almerico.
One of 85 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Yasser Alali
DDS
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Randolph Alexander
D.D.S.
Lake Charles, LA
Robin Ardoin
DDS PHD
Opelousas, LA
Dr. David Barnett
DDS, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. David Baughman
DDS/MD
Houma, LA
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's specialty? ▼
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Covington, Louisiana. Credentials: DDS, MD.
How much does Ben Almerico, DDS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ben Almerico, DDS, MD wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Ben Almerico, DDS, MD located? ▼
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD is located at 195 GREENBRIAR BLVD, Covington, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 892-9993.
What is Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275578460, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does Ben Almerico, DDS, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ben Almerico, DDS, MD had 84 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,769 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 407 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ben Almerico, DDS, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ben Almerico, DDS, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's credentials? ▼
Ben Almerico, DDS, MD's NPI is 1275578460 with credentials DDS, MD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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