2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1477668796 D.D.S.
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JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in BALTIMORE, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
74.3962/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3962 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2006

NPI 1477668796

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry

Niche

690 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

74.3962/100 8.703800000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within Maryland

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3962/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 CASTLE, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1477668796. 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.

JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224, with a listed phone of (410) 955-5000. NPI 1477668796 was issued on 08/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTLE 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.3962/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7185, Cost 52.4354), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 690 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 303 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

4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224

Provider Details

NPI 1477668796
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
COLUMBIA, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview

How JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.

690
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
303
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASTLE.

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s specialty?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: D.D.S..
What is JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (Quality: 64.7185, Cost: 52.4354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. located?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. is located at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224. Phone: (410) 955-5000.
What is JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477668796, issued on 08/19/2006.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 690 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 303 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s credentials?
JAMES CASTLE, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1477668796 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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