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CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD

Endodontics in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. 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
263
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116

What the federal data shows

CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD filed 263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in BLUFFTON, South Carolina.

263
Part D claims, 2023

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CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

263 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2007

NPI 1538341888

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

263 127% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Endodontics share within South Carolina

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — 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).

CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 25 CLARK SUMMIT DR, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 837-8585. NPI 1538341888 was issued on 11/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUTNAM 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 263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $937 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%. 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.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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

25 CLARK SUMMIT DR
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1538341888
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

263
Total Claims
$937
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
263
Total Day Supply
1,834
Generic Drug Cost
$936
Opioid Claims
29 (11.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
213

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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 PUTNAM, DMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
187
Tramadol Hcl
29
Clindamycin Hcl
25
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
18

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

Endodontics Overview

How CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's 263 claims are above the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PUTNAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's specialty?
CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD specializes in Endodontics and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: DMD.
How much does CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD wrote 263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $937 in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD located?
CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD is located at 25 CLARK SUMMIT DR, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 837-8585.
What is CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's NPI number?
CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538341888, issued on 11/28/2007.
Does CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Tramadol Hcl, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD accept Medicare?
CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 263 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's credentials?
CHARLES PUTNAM, DMD's NPI is 1538341888 with credentials DMD. 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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