NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1811046261 DDS
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Dentist in Fresno, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 93,789 in 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Nakashian, DDS filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Fresno, California.
- 126
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Bruce Nakashian, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
126 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Bruce Nakashian, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
126 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Dentist compares to other specialties among California 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 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).
Bruce Nakashian, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 432 W SHAW, Fresno, CA, 93704, with a listed phone of (559) 226-7021. NPI 1811046261 was issued on 01/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $829 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1811046261 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bruce Nakashian, DDS. To verify Bruce Nakashian, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
126
Total Claims
$829
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 128
- Total Day Supply
- 1,044
- Generic Drug Cost
- $728
- Opioid Claims
- 42 (33.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 75
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Nakashian, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
40 claims
- Penicillin V Potas…
Penicillin V Potassium
40 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 40 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 40 |
| Amoxicillin | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Bruce Nakashian, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Nakashian, DDS's 126 claims are above the specialty average of 87.
Nearby Dentist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nakashian.
Chantelle Aabedi
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Sohrab Aalam
DMD
Irvine, CA
Dr. Rick Aaronian
DDS
Fresno, CA
Dr. Michael Aaronson
DDS
San Rafael, CA
Dr. Autumn Abadesco
DDS
La Puente, CA
Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Nakashian, DDS's specialty? ▼
Bruce Nakashian, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in Fresno, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Bruce Nakashian, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Nakashian, DDS wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $829 in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Bruce Nakashian, DDS located? ▼
Bruce Nakashian, DDS is located at 432 W SHAW, Fresno, CA, 93704. Phone: (559) 226-7021.
What is Bruce Nakashian, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Bruce Nakashian, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811046261, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does Bruce Nakashian, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Bruce Nakashian, DDS had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.3%.
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 Bruce Nakashian, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Nakashian, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Penicillin V Potassium, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Nakashian, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Nakashian, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Nakashian, DDS's credentials? ▼
Bruce Nakashian, DDS's NPI is 1811046261 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
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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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