2026 NPPES data Public Health Dentistry NPI 1497074231 D.M.D.
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ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.

Public Health Dentistry in CHINLE, Arizona. 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84

What the federal data shows

ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health Dentistry in CHINLE, Arizona.

15
Part D claims, 2023

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ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

15 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 ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2010

NPI 1497074231

Primary specialty

Public Health Dentistry

Niche

1,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Public Health Dentistry share within Arizona

1. Public Health Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health Dentistry share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Public Health Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health 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).

ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding D.M.D. credentials at HIGHWAY 191 & HOSPITAL DRIVE, CHINLE, AZ, 86503, with a listed phone of (928) 674-7001. NPI 1497074231 was issued on 05/19/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIGSON 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 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50 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.

Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,104 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

HIGHWAY 191 & HOSPITAL DRIVE
CHINLE, AZ 86503

Provider Details

NPI 1497074231
Specialty Public Health Dentistry
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2010

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

15
Total Claims
$50
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15
Total Day Supply
93
Generic Drug Cost
$44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07

Public Health Dentistry Overview

How ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.

1,104
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider

ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s 15 claims are below the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s specialty?
ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in CHINLE, Arizona. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. located?
ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. is located at HIGHWAY 191 & HOSPITAL DRIVE, CHINLE, AZ, 86503. Phone: (928) 674-7001.
What is ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497074231, issued on 05/19/2010.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 1,104 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s credentials?
ETHAN HIGSON, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1497074231 with credentials D.M.D.. 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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