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CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS

Dentist in LUMBERTON, North 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in LUMBERTON, North Carolina.

135
Part D claims, 2023

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CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

135 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2007

NPI 1083737522

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dentist share within North Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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.

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 KARSHNER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 4309 LUDGATE STREET, LUMBERTON, NC, 28358, with a listed phone of (910) 738-2473. NPI 1083737522 was issued on 04/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARSHNER 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

4309 LUDGATE STREET
LUMBERTON, NC 28358

Provider Details

NPI 1083737522
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

135
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
139
Total Day Supply
794
Generic Drug Cost
$597
Antibiotic Claims
95

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS 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
Penicillin V Potassium
41
Amoxicillin
34
Fluconazole
29
Clindamycin Hcl
18

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

Dentist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's 135 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in LUMBERTON, North Carolina. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS located?
CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS is located at 4309 LUDGATE STREET, LUMBERTON, NC, 28358. Phone: (910) 738-2473.
What is CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083737522, issued on 04/09/2007.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Penicillin V Potassium, Amoxicillin, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER KARSHNER, DDS's NPI is 1083737522 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.

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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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