2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1609848910 DMD MS PA
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FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA

General Practice Dentistry in DENVER, 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
365
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$138.66
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 365 claims across 143 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $138.66 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA filed 365 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2006

NPI 1609848910

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

365 345% 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.

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).

FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in DENVER, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD MS PA. NPI: 1609848910. 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.

FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DMD MS PA credentials at 7476 WATERSIDE LOOP RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, with a listed phone of (704) 820-9797. NPI 1609848910 was issued on 02/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AVASON 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 365 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.9%. 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

7476 WATERSIDE LOOP RD
DENVER, NC 28037

Provider Details

NPI 1609848910
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DMD MS PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/02/2006

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 FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

BioHorizons Implant Systems 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

365
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
382
Total Day Supply
2,950
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
109 (29.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
199

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

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
147
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
41
Oxycodone Hcl
31
Cephalexin
24
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Doxycycline Hyclate
15
Hydromorphone Hcl
14

* 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 FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA 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

FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's 365 claims are above 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 AVASON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's specialty?
FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in DENVER, North Carolina. Credentials: DMD MS PA.
How much does FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA wrote 365 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA located?
FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA is located at 7476 WATERSIDE LOOP RD, DENVER, NC, 28037. Phone: (704) 820-9797.
What is FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's NPI number?
FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609848910, issued on 02/02/2006.
Does FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA had 109 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.9%.
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 FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA accept Medicare?
FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 365 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's credentials?
FRANK AVASON, DMD MS PA's NPI is 1609848910 with credentials DMD MS PA. 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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