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BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.

Dentist in ATHENS, West Virginia. 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
88
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$510.86
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 88 claims across 61 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $510.86 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATHENS, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/07/2022

NPI 1043971492

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

88 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Dentist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Dentist share within West Virginia

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. is a Dentist provider practicing in ATHENS, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1043971492. 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.

BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 5233 ATHENS RD, ATHENS, WV, 24712, with a listed phone of (304) 384-9805. NPI 1043971492 was issued on 01/07/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAMB 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 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $819 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 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

5233 ATHENS RD
ATHENS, WV 24712

Provider Details

NPI 1043971492
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/07/2022

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 BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$511

Largest payer

Ultradent Products Inc

Most common payment type

Gift

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.

88
Total Claims
$819
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
1,194
Generic Drug Cost
$672
Antibiotic Claims
77

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
31
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Clindamycin Hcl
16

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

Dentist Overview

How BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s 88 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAMB.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in ATHENS, West Virginia. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $819 in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. located?
BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. is located at 5233 ATHENS RD, ATHENS, WV, 24712. Phone: (304) 384-9805.
What is BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043971492, issued on 01/07/2022.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN LAMB, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1043971492 with credentials D.D.S.. 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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