2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1497105316 D.D.S.
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CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.

Dentist in CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana. 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$513.78
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20 claims across 14 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $513.78 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2016

NPI 1497105316

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Dentist share within Indiana

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

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).

CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. is a Dentist provider practicing in CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1497105316. 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.

CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 1950 INDIANAPOLIS RD, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, 47933, with a listed phone of (765) 364-1740. NPI 1497105316 was issued on 06/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANAL 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112 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

1950 INDIANAPOLIS RD
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933

Provider Details

NPI 1497105316
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2016

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 CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$514

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.

20
Total Claims
$112
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
115
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$112
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Dentist Overview

How CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

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

CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s 20 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s specialty?
CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. located?
CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. is located at 1950 INDIANAPOLIS RD, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN, 47933. Phone: (765) 364-1740.
What is CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497105316, issued on 06/22/2016.
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.
Does CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
CHAD CANAL, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s credentials?
CHAD CANAL, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1497105316 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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