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2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1629147723 DMD, MD
Verify on CMS → Charles Crago, DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Fargo, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,631 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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
94
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Industry payments
$294
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Charles Crago, DMD, MD filed 94 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Fargo, North Dakota.
- 94
- Part D claims, 2023
- $294
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Charles Crago, DMD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
94 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Charles Crago, DMD, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
94 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among North Dakota 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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).
Charles Crago, DMD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DMD, MD credentials at 4344 20TH AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 239-5969. NPI 1629147723 was issued on 11/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 94 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $454 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.6%.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,631 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 378 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 | 1629147723 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DMD, MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/06/2006 |
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 Charles Crago, DMD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$294
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.
94
Total Claims
$454
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 94
- Total Day Supply
- 354
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $454
- Opioid Claims
- 57 (60.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Charles Crago, DMD, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
31 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
19 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 19 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Charles Crago, DMD, MD fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,631
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Charles Crago, DMD, MD's 94 claims are below the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Crago.
Martin Belanger
Fargo, ND
Dr. Omar Chahal
DDS
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Joseph Deatherage
DMD, MD
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Greg Frokjer
DDS
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Jeremiah Glosenger
D.D.S.
Minot, ND
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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 North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Crago, DMD, MD's specialty? ▼
Charles Crago, DMD, MD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Fargo, North Dakota. Credentials: DMD, MD.
How much does Charles Crago, DMD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Charles Crago, DMD, MD wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims totaling $454 in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Charles Crago, DMD, MD located? ▼
Charles Crago, DMD, MD is located at 4344 20TH AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 239-5969.
What is Charles Crago, DMD, MD's NPI number? ▼
Charles Crago, DMD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629147723, issued on 11/06/2006.
Does Charles Crago, DMD, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Charles Crago, DMD, MD had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.6%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,631 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Charles Crago, DMD, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles Crago, DMD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles Crago, DMD, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Crago, DMD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 94 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Crago, DMD, MD's credentials? ▼
Charles Crago, DMD, MD's NPI is 1629147723 with credentials DMD, MD. 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).
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