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JAMES LUSSIER, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in KERRVILLE, Texas. 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
638
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

JAMES LUSSIER, DDS filed 638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in KERRVILLE, Texas.

638
Part D claims, 2023

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

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

638 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES LUSSIER, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2006

NPI 1851353957

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

638 678% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Texas

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Texas

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Texas

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).

JAMES LUSSIER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 204 WESLEY DR, KERRVILLE, TX, 78028, with a listed phone of (830) 895-3494. NPI 1851353957 was issued on 04/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUSSIER 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 638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.4%. 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

204 WESLEY DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028

Provider Details

NPI 1851353957
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/04/2006

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES LUSSIER, DDS. To verify JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

638
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
659
Total Day Supply
8,171
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
194 (30.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
130

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 93, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES LUSSIER, 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
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
281
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
142
Amoxicillin
56
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
41
Tramadol Hcl
38
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

* 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 JAMES LUSSIER, DDS 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

JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's 638 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's specialty?
JAMES LUSSIER, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in KERRVILLE, Texas. Credentials: DDS.
How much does JAMES LUSSIER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LUSSIER, DDS wrote 638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES LUSSIER, DDS located?
JAMES LUSSIER, DDS is located at 204 WESLEY DR, KERRVILLE, TX, 78028. Phone: (830) 895-3494.
What is JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's NPI number?
JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851353957, issued on 04/04/2006.
Does JAMES LUSSIER, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES LUSSIER, DDS had 194 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.4%.
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 JAMES LUSSIER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LUSSIER, DDS accept Medicare?
JAMES LUSSIER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 638 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's credentials?
JAMES LUSSIER, DDS's NPI is 1851353957 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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