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2026 NPPES data Endodontics NPI 1417090903 D.D.S.
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Endodontics in Evansville, 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 5,873 in Endodontics, 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
140
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
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
James Blackburn, D.D.S. filed 140 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in Evansville, Indiana.
- 140
- Part D claims, 2023
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James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
140 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 James Blackburn, D.D.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endodontics
Medicare Part D claims
140 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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James Blackburn, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 1449 KIMBER LANE, Evansville, IN, 47715, with a listed phone of (812) 402-9600. NPI 1417090903 was issued on 02/14/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 140 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $721 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.7%.
Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,873 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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 | 1417090903 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endodontics |
| Credentials | D.D.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/14/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
140
Total Claims
$721
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 140
- Total Day Supply
- 847
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $721
- Opioid Claims
- 43 (30.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.75
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Blackburn, D.D.S. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Penicillin V Potas…
Penicillin V Potassium
77 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 22
Acetaminophen-Codeine
22 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Penicillin V Potassium | 77 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 22 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Endodontics Overview
How James Blackburn, D.D.S. fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.
5,873
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider
James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s 140 claims are above the specialty average of 116.
Nearby Endodontics Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Blackburn.
Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
DDS
Carmel, IN
Dr. Benjamin Adams
D.D.S.,M.S.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. William Adams
D.D.S.,M.S.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Lynn Albrecht
D.D.S.
Goshen, IN
Dr. Ronald Allen
D.D.S.,M.S.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Endodontics 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Endodontics peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s specialty? ▼
James Blackburn, D.D.S. specializes in Endodontics and practices in Evansville, Indiana. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does James Blackburn, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Blackburn, D.D.S. wrote 140 Medicare Part D claims totaling $721 in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is James Blackburn, D.D.S. located? ▼
James Blackburn, D.D.S. is located at 1449 KIMBER LANE, Evansville, IN, 47715. Phone: (812) 402-9600.
What is James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s NPI number? ▼
James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417090903, issued on 02/14/2007.
Does James Blackburn, D.D.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Blackburn, D.D.S. had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.7%.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,873 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Blackburn, D.D.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Penicillin V Potassium, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Blackburn, D.D.S. accept Medicare? ▼
James Blackburn, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 140 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s credentials? ▼
James Blackburn, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1417090903 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
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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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