2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1447486170 DDS
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CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in OLYMPIA, 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
370
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$38
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) ([object Object]) practicing in OLYMPIA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 370 claims across 99 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $38 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS filed 370 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OLYMPIA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2009

NPI 1447486170

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)

Mid-sized

7,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

370 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within Washington

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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.

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CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider practicing in OLYMPIA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1447486170. 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.

CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DDS credentials at 3425 ENSIGN RD NE STE 310, OLYMPIA, WA, 98506, with a listed phone of (360) 456-5678. NPI 1447486170 was issued on 06/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRECELIUS 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 370 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.7%. 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.

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

3425 ENSIGN RD NE STE 310
OLYMPIA, WA 98506

Provider Details

NPI 1447486170
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2009

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 CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

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 CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS. To verify CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 370 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

370
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
370
Total Day Supply
3,131
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$238
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
84 (22.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
77

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
101
Oxycodone Hcl
80
Ibuprofen
73
Amoxicillin
60
Tranexamic Acid
16
Hydroxyzine Hcl
12

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS 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

CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's 370 claims are below the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Washington

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

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in OLYMPIA, Washington. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS wrote 370 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS located?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS is located at 3425 ENSIGN RD NE STE 310, OLYMPIA, WA, 98506. Phone: (360) 456-5678.
What is CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447486170, issued on 06/09/2009.
Does CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $238 in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.7%.
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 CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Oxycodone Hcl, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 370 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CRECELIUS, DDS's NPI is 1447486170 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

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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