2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1588879225 DDS
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JAMES KU, DDS

Dentist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
158
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$34.32
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES KU, DDS filed 158 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico.

158
Part D claims, 2023
$34.32
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JAMES KU, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

158 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 JAMES KU, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2007

NPI 1588879225

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

158 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Dentist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Dentist share within New Mexico

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

JAMES KU, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 9316 MONTGOMERY BLVD., ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111, with a listed phone of (505) 800-5050. NPI 1588879225 was issued on 05/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KU 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 158 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $686 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

9316 MONTGOMERY BLVD.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

Provider Details

NPI 1588879225
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/14/2007

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 JAMES KU, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Straumann USA LLC

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.

158
Total Claims
$686
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
159
Total Day Supply
1,475
Generic Drug Cost
$668
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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 KU, DDS 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
71
Ibuprofen
40
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
19
Azithromycin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How JAMES KU, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES KU, DDS's 158 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KU.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES KU, DDS's specialty?
JAMES KU, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: DDS.
How much does JAMES KU, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES KU, DDS wrote 158 Medicare Part D claims totaling $686 in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES KU, DDS located?
JAMES KU, DDS is located at 9316 MONTGOMERY BLVD., ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111. Phone: (505) 800-5050.
What is JAMES KU, DDS's NPI number?
JAMES KU, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588879225, issued on 05/14/2007.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES KU, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES KU, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES KU, DDS accept Medicare?
JAMES KU, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 158 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES KU, DDS's credentials?
JAMES KU, DDS's NPI is 1588879225 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

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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