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DONALD AMBLER, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in ANDREWS, 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data reveals: DONALD AMBLER, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in ANDREWS, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21 claims across 18 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DONALD AMBLER, DDS filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANDREWS, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DONALD AMBLER, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1497780621

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

General Practice Dentistry share within North Carolina

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

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.

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DONALD AMBLER, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in ANDREWS, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1497780621. 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.

DONALD AMBLER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 494 MAIN ST, ANDREWS, NC, 28901, with a listed phone of (828) 321-1444. NPI 1497780621 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMBLER 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134 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

494 MAIN ST
ANDREWS, NC 28901

Provider Details

NPI 1497780621
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

21
Total Claims
$134
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21
Total Day Supply
193
Generic Drug Cost
$121
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80

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
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 DONALD AMBLER, 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

DONALD AMBLER, DDS's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD AMBLER, DDS's specialty?
DONALD AMBLER, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in ANDREWS, North Carolina. Credentials: DDS.
How much does DONALD AMBLER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD AMBLER, DDS wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD AMBLER, DDS located?
DONALD AMBLER, DDS is located at 494 MAIN ST, ANDREWS, NC, 28901. Phone: (828) 321-1444.
What is DONALD AMBLER, DDS's NPI number?
DONALD AMBLER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497780621, issued on 07/12/2006.
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 DONALD AMBLER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD AMBLER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD AMBLER, DDS accept Medicare?
DONALD AMBLER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD AMBLER, DDS's credentials?
DONALD AMBLER, DDS's NPI is 1497780621 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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