2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1982776696 DDS
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CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. 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
599
Medicare Part D claims · 235 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS filed 599 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, prescribing 98% generic.

599
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing

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CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

599 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2006

NPI 1982776696

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

599 630% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Louisiana

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

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).

CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 9445 STEVENS RD, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71106, with a listed phone of (318) 686-0493. NPI 1982776696 was issued on 11/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMKELAWAN 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 599 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 235 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%. 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.

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

9445 STEVENS RD
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106

Provider Details

NPI 1982776696
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 599 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.

599
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
235
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
599
Total Day Supply
3,739
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
114 (19.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
314

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 135, 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.

What CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, 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
Amoxicillin
165
Ibuprofen
112
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
88
Cephalexin
79
Azithromycin
32
Clindamycin Hcl
31
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
23
Methylprednisolone
21
Triazolam
16

* 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 CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS 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

CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's 599 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's specialty?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS wrote 599 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 235 beneficiaries.
Where is CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS located?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS is located at 9445 STEVENS RD, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71106. Phone: (318) 686-0493.
What is CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's NPI number?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982776696, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $49 in brand drug costs.
Does CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%.
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 CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 599 Part D claims and 235 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's credentials?
CYNTHIA RAMKELAWAN, DDS's NPI is 1982776696 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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