2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1184862245 D.D.S., M.S.D.
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CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Periodontics in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
58
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$73.24
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 58 claims across 42 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $73.24 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. filed 58 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEATTLE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/28/2009

NPI 1184862245

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

58 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Periodontics share within Washington

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

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).

CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. is a Periodontics provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S., M.S.D.. NPI: 1184862245. 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.

CAROLINE HERRON, 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 509 OLIVE WAY, SEATTLE, WA, 98101, with a listed phone of (206) 682-9269. NPI 1184862245 was issued on 01/28/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERRON 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 58 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $409 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

509 OLIVE WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98101

Provider Details

NPI 1184862245
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials D.D.S., M.S.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/28/2009

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 CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$73

Largest payer

Thommen Medical USA, LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.. To verify CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington 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.

58
Total Claims
$409
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
62
Total Day Supply
504
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$409
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
39

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

Periodontics Overview

How CAROLINE HERRON, 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

CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s 58 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s specialty?
CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. specializes in Periodontics and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: D.D.S., M.S.D..
How much does CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. wrote 58 Medicare Part D claims totaling $409 in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. located?
CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. is located at 509 OLIVE WAY, SEATTLE, WA, 98101. Phone: (206) 682-9269.
What is CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s NPI number?
CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184862245, issued on 01/28/2009.
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 CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLINE HERRON, 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 CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. accept Medicare?
CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 58 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s credentials?
CAROLINE HERRON, D.D.S., M.S.D.'s NPI is 1184862245 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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