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Active
2026 NPPES data Public Health Dentistry NPI 1093833923 DMD
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Public Health Dentistry in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,105 in Public Health Dentistry, 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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Buchanan, DMD filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health Dentistry in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- 228
- Part D claims, 2023
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David Buchanan, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
228 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about David Buchanan, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Public Health Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
228 171% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Kentucky 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 Public Health Dentistry. 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).
David Buchanan, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 546 PARK ST, Bowling Green, KY, 42103, with a listed phone of (270) 781-3133. NPI 1093833923 was issued on 03/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,105 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 84 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1093833923 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Public Health Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
228
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 228
- Total Day Supply
- 1,429
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 69 (30.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 124
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 57, 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 David Buchanan, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
69 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
61 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
51 claims
- Ibuprofen 24
Ibuprofen
24 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 11
Clindamycin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 69 |
| Amoxicillin | 61 |
| Cephalexin | 51 |
| Ibuprofen | 24 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Public Health Dentistry Overview
How David Buchanan, DMD fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.
1,105
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider
David Buchanan, DMD's 228 claims are above the specialty average of 84.
Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buchanan.
Dr. Kelly Arnold
DMD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Gregory Brussell
DMD
Bardstown, KY
Dr. James Cecil, III
DMD, MPH
Frankfort, KY
Dr. Kelly Chrisco
DMD
Lexington, KY
Dr. Michael Hubbard
D.M.D.
Bowling Green, KY
Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Public Health Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Buchanan, DMD's specialty? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Credentials: DMD.
How much does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Buchanan, DMD wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is David Buchanan, DMD located? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD is located at 546 PARK ST, Bowling Green, KY, 42103. Phone: (270) 781-3133.
What is David Buchanan, DMD's NPI number? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093833923, issued on 03/27/2007.
Does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Buchanan, DMD had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,105 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Buchanan, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Buchanan, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Buchanan, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Buchanan, DMD's credentials? ▼
David Buchanan, DMD's NPI is 1093833923 with credentials DMD. 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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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