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2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1497755102 D.D.S, M.S.
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Periodontics in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,061 in Periodontics, 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
538
Medicare Part D claims · 341 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. filed 538 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in Tucson, Arizona.
- 538
- Part D claims, 2023
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Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
538 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 Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Periodontics
Medicare Part D claims
538 104% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Arizona 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 Periodontics. 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.
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).
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.D.S, M.S. credentials at 3148 N SWAN RD, Tucson, AZ, 85712, with a listed phone of (520) 790-2151. NPI 1497755102 was issued on 07/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 538 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 341 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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 | 1497755102 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Periodontics |
| Credentials | D.D.S, M.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
538
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
341
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 608
- Total Day Supply
- 8,568
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (2.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 374
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
289 claims
- Cephalexin 66
Cephalexin
66 claims
- Sf 5000 Plus 36
Sf 5000 Plus
36 claims
- Sodium Fluoride 50… 35
Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus
35 claims
- Denta 5000 Plus 23
Denta 5000 Plus
23 claims
- Prevident 16
Prevident
16 claims
- Sodium Fluoride 15
Sodium Fluoride
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 289 |
| Cephalexin | 66 |
| Sf 5000 Plus Fluoride (Sodium) | 36 |
| Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus Fluoride (Sodium) | 35 |
| Denta 5000 Plus Fluoride (Sodium) | 23 |
| Prevident Fluoride (Sodium) | 16 |
| Sodium Fluoride Fluoride (Sodium) | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Periodontics Overview
How Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.
6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s 538 claims are above the specialty average of 264.
Nearby Periodontics Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Alexandre Aalam
DDS
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Scott Adashek
D.D.S., M.S.
Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Nicholas Allan
D.M.D
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Laurence Ambrose
D.D.S., M.S.
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Kyrke Baillie
DDS
Flagstaff, AZ
Compare Periodontics 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Periodontics peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s specialty? ▼
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. specializes in Periodontics and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: D.D.S, M.S..
How much does Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. wrote 538 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 341 beneficiaries.
Where is Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. located? ▼
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. is located at 3148 N SWAN RD, Tucson, AZ, 85712. Phone: (520) 790-2151.
What is Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497755102, issued on 07/22/2005.
Does Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Sf 5000 Plus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 538 Part D claims and 341 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s credentials? ▼
Graig Brown, D.D.S, M.S.'s NPI is 1497755102 with credentials D.D.S, M.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
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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