2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1619949112 D.D.S.
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CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.

General Practice Dentistry in SPRINGFIELD, South Dakota. 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
81
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$45.71
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 81 claims across 56 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $45.71 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. filed 81 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, South Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1619949112

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

81 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

General Practice Dentistry share within South Dakota

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within South Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1619949112. 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 DICKES, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 1412 WOOD ST, SPRINGFIELD, SD, 57062, with a listed phone of (605) 369-2201. NPI 1619949112 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DICKES 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 81 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $518 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

1412 WOOD ST
SPRINGFIELD, SD 57062

Provider Details

NPI 1619949112
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

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 CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$46

Largest payer

Envista Holdings Corporation

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.

81
Total Claims
$518
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
859
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$518
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
47
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
21

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s 81 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in South Dakota

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SPRINGFIELD, South Dakota. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. wrote 81 Medicare Part D claims totaling $518 in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. located?
CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. is located at 1412 WOOD ST, SPRINGFIELD, SD, 57062. Phone: (605) 369-2201.
What is CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619949112, issued on 02/07/2006.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 81 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DICKES, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1619949112 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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