2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1962777839 D.D.S.
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DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.

General Practice Dentistry in SUFFOLK, Virginia. 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 · 46 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. filed 81 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in SUFFOLK, Virginia.

81
Part D claims, 2023

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DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

81 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2012

NPI 1962777839

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 Virginia

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Virginia

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

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).

DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 157 N MAIN ST, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434, with a listed phone of (757) 942-1280. NPI 1962777839 was issued on 03/12/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAVES 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 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $418 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.8%. 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

157 N MAIN ST
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Provider Details

NPI 1962777839
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2012

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

81
Total Claims
$418
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
705
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$418
Opioid Claims
16 (19.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 17, 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
27
Ibuprofen
23

* 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 DONOVAN CAVES, 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

DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s 81 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s specialty?
DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. wrote 81 Medicare Part D claims totaling $418 in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. located?
DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. is located at 157 N MAIN ST, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 942-1280.
What is DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962777839, issued on 03/12/2012.
Does DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.8%.
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 DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 81 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s credentials?
DONOVAN CAVES, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1962777839 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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