2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1689969016 D.D.S, M.S.D
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BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D

Periodontics in CHARLOTTE, North 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
211
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$157.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 211 claims across 151 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $157.92 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2011

NPI 1689969016

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

211 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Periodontics share within North Carolina

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D is a Periodontics provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S, M.S.D. NPI: 1689969016. 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.

BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.D.S, M.S.D credentials at 6719 FAIRVIEW RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28210, with a listed phone of (704) 366-2774. NPI 1689969016 was issued on 06/14/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COCKERHAM 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 211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

6719 FAIRVIEW RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Provider Details

NPI 1689969016
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials D.D.S, M.S.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2011

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 BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$158

Largest payer

Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.

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.

211
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
219
Total Day Supply
1,699
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
186

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
159

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

Periodontics Overview

How BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's 211 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's specialty?
BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D specializes in Periodontics and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: D.D.S, M.S.D.
How much does BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D located?
BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D is located at 6719 FAIRVIEW RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28210. Phone: (704) 366-2774.
What is BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's NPI number?
BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689969016, issued on 06/14/2011.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D accept Medicare?
BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's credentials?
BOBBY COCKERHAM, D.D.S, M.S.D's NPI is 1689969016 with credentials D.D.S, M.S.D. 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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