2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1669712303 DDS
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BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. 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
105
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS filed 105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota.

105
Part D claims, 2023

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BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

105 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2013

NPI 1669712303

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

105 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Minnesota

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1669712303. 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.

BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 2145 WOODLANE DR STE 104, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55125, with a listed phone of (651) 738-8204. NPI 1669712303 was issued on 02/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKWELL 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 105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $744 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

2145 WOODLANE DR STE 104
SAINT PAUL, MN 55125

Provider Details

NPI 1669712303
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2013

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

105
Total Claims
$744
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
105
Total Day Supply
705
Generic Drug Cost
$738
Opioid Claims
19 (18.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
53
Clindamycin Hcl
14
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's 105 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLACKWELL.

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's specialty?
BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: DDS.
How much does BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS wrote 105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $744 in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS located?
BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS is located at 2145 WOODLANE DR STE 104, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55125. Phone: (651) 738-8204.
What is BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's NPI number?
BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669712303, issued on 02/17/2013.
Does BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS accept Medicare?
BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 105 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's credentials?
BRIAN BLACKWELL, DDS's NPI is 1669712303 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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