2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1497741672 DDS
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Eric Driver, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in San Diego, California. 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
555
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$310.3
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Eric Driver, DDS filed 555 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in San Diego, California.

555
Part D claims, 2023
$310.3
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Eric Driver, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

555 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Eric Driver, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2005

NPI 1497741672

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

555 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Dentistry share within California

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

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).

Eric Driver, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 4060 4TH AVE, San Diego, CA, 92103, with a listed phone of (619) 543-0905. NPI 1497741672 was issued on 09/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Driver 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 555 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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

4060 4TH AVE
San Diego, CA 92103

Provider Details

NPI 1497741672
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Eric Driver, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$310

Largest payer

Dentsply Sirona Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Eric Driver, DDS. To verify Eric Driver, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

555
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
557
Total Day Supply
5,796
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
237

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Eric Driver, 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
197
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
181
Ibuprofen
112
Clindamycin Hcl
29

* 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 Eric Driver, 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

Eric Driver, DDS's 555 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric Driver, DDS's specialty?
Eric Driver, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in San Diego, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Eric Driver, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Eric Driver, DDS wrote 555 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is Eric Driver, DDS located?
Eric Driver, DDS is located at 4060 4TH AVE, San Diego, CA, 92103. Phone: (619) 543-0905.
What is Eric Driver, DDS's NPI number?
Eric Driver, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497741672, issued on 09/23/2005.
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 Eric Driver, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Driver, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Driver, DDS accept Medicare?
Eric Driver, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 555 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Driver, DDS's credentials?
Eric Driver, DDS's NPI is 1497741672 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.

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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