2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1982822219 D.D.S
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HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S

General Practice Dentistry in WILMINGTON, 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
121
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S filed 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in WILMINGTON, North Carolina.

121
Part D claims, 2023

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HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

121 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2007

NPI 1982822219

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

121 48% 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).

HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.D.S credentials at 1631 DOCTORS CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 762-4459. NPI 1982822219 was issued on 04/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLSON 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 121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $581 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.

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

1631 DOCTORS CIR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Provider Details

NPI 1982822219
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/23/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

121
Total Claims
$581
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
122
Total Day Supply
1,013
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$581
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
53
Azithromycin
21
Clindamycin Hcl
12

* 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 HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S 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

HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's 121 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 NICHOLSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's specialty?
HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: D.D.S.
How much does HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $581 in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S located?
HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S is located at 1631 DOCTORS CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 762-4459.
What is HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's NPI number?
HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982822219, issued on 04/23/2007.
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 HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S accept Medicare?
HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S appears in CMS Medicare data with 121 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's credentials?
HOWELL NICHOLSON, D.D.S's NPI is 1982822219 with credentials D.D.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

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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