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2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1376593640 MD, DDS
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Boise, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 688 in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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
500
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry avg: 303
Industry payments
$179.77
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS filed 500 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Boise, Idaho.
- 500
- Part D claims, 2023
- $179.77
- 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 Nelson, MD, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
500 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 Eric Nelson, MD, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
500 65% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among Idaho 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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.
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Eric Nelson, MD, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider holding MD, DDS credentials at 3003 W MAIN ST STE 130, Boise, ID, 83702, with a listed phone of (208) 342-7610. NPI 1376593640 was issued on 05/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 500 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 688 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 303 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 | 1376593640 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry |
| Credentials | MD, DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/10/2006 |
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 Nelson, MD, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$180
Largest payer
Straumann USA LLC
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
500
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 500
- Total Day Supply
- 3,891
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 159 (31.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.83
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% 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 Nelson, MD, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
149 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
136 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
94 claims
- Amoxicillin 38
Amoxicillin
38 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
22 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
- Dexamethasone 11
Dexamethasone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 149 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 136 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 94 |
| Amoxicillin | 38 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Dexamethasone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview
How Eric Nelson, MD, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.
688
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
303
Avg Claims per Provider
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's 500 claims are above the specialty average of 303.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nelson.
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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 Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's specialty? ▼
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry and practices in Boise, Idaho. Credentials: MD, DDS.
How much does Eric Nelson, MD, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Eric Nelson, MD, DDS wrote 500 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is Eric Nelson, MD, DDS located? ▼
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS is located at 3003 W MAIN ST STE 130, Boise, ID, 83702. Phone: (208) 342-7610.
What is Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376593640, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does Eric Nelson, MD, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Nelson, MD, DDS had 159 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 688 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 303 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Nelson, MD, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Nelson, MD, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 500 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's credentials? ▼
Eric Nelson, MD, DDS's NPI is 1376593640 with credentials MD, 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
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).
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