NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1750340147 DDS
Verify on CMS → Christopher Buttner, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,769 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
635
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 407
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Buttner, DDS filed 635 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- 635
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Buttner, DDS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1750340147), first enumerated 03/22/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 635 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1750340147 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1750340147
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Oral and
- RX-LIGHT 635
- BOOK-THIN 32 in New Mexico
- PHOTO-ENUM Victor Nannini, D.D.S. · 2006
Christopher Buttner, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
635 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Christopher Buttner, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
635 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among New Mexico 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750340147 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
635
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 636.067
- Total Day Supply
- 6,040
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (5.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 364
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Buttner, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
260 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
201 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 45
Clindamycin Hcl
45 claims
- Azithromycin 39
Azithromycin
39 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
25 claims
- Ibuprofen 13
Ibuprofen
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 260 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 201 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 45 |
| Azithromycin | 39 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 13 |
* 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 Christopher Buttner, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,769
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
407
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Buttner, DDS's 635 claims are above the specialty average of 407.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buttner, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buttner.
One of 32 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers enrolled in New Mexico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Lionel Candelaria
DDS
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Cameron Christiansen
DMD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Stephen Christiansen
DDS
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. David Collette
DMD, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. James Crine
DDS
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Buttner, DDS's specialty? ▼
Christopher Buttner, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Christopher Buttner, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Buttner, DDS wrote 635 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Buttner, DDS located? ▼
Christopher Buttner, DDS is located at 6800 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 881-1130.
What is Christopher Buttner, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Buttner, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750340147, issued on 03/22/2006.
Does Christopher Buttner, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Buttner, DDS had 33 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,769 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 407 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Buttner, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Buttner, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Buttner, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Buttner, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 635 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Buttner, DDS's credentials? ▼
Christopher Buttner, DDS's NPI is 1750340147 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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