NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1548351661 DDS
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Valparaiso, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,632 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), 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
297
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Industry payments
$263.62
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Howard Stevenson, DDS filed 297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Valparaiso, Indiana.
- 297
- Part D claims, 2023
- $263.62
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548351661 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1548351661
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Oral and
- RX-LIGHT 297
- BOOK-THIN 152 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Paul Carroll · 2006
Howard Stevenson, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
297 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Howard Stevenson, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
297 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Surgery (Dentist). 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548351661 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Stevenson, DDS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Aspire Oms, LLC
Merrillville, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Howard Stevenson, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$264
Largest payer
Geistlich Pharma, North America, 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.
297
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 298
- Total Day Supply
- 1,879
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 50 (16.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 162
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Stevenson, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
120 claims
- Ibuprofen 31
Ibuprofen
31 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 25
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
25 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 23
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
23 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 20
Clindamycin Hcl
20 claims
- Diazepam 20
Diazepam
20 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
15 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 12
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 120 |
| Ibuprofen | 31 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 25 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 23 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 20 |
| Diazepam | 20 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 |
* 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 Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Howard Stevenson, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,632
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Stevenson, DDS's 297 claims are below the specialty average of 378.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Stevenson, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stevenson.
One of 152 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. John Adelsperger
D.D.S.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Bernard Asdell
D.D.S.
South Bend, IN
Dr. Franklin Awah
D.D.S., MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Michael Bagnoli
Lafayette, IN
Dr. David Beams
D.D.S.
Auburn, IN
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Stevenson, DDS's specialty? ▼
Howard Stevenson, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Valparaiso, Indiana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Howard Stevenson, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Stevenson, DDS wrote 297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is Howard Stevenson, DDS located? ▼
Howard Stevenson, DDS is located at 911 WALL ST, Valparaiso, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 462-9599.
What is Howard Stevenson, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Howard Stevenson, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548351661, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does Howard Stevenson, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Howard Stevenson, DDS had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.8%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,632 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Stevenson, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Stevenson, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Stevenson, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Stevenson, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 297 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Stevenson, DDS's credentials? ▼
Howard Stevenson, DDS's NPI is 1548351661 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
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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