2026 NPPES data Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) NPI 1881034304 D.D.S
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JAMES PHERO, D.D.S

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
181
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) avg: 324
Industry payments
$115.03
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES PHERO, D.D.S is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 181 claims across 69 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $115.03 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES PHERO, D.D.S filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CINCINNATI, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES PHERO, D.D.S practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES PHERO, D.D.S at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2013

NPI 1881034304

Primary specialty

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)

Niche

1,112 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

181 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) share within Ohio

1. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)) — 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 PHERO, D.D.S is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S. NPI: 1881034304. 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 PHERO, D.D.S appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider holding D.D.S credentials at 222 PIEDMONT AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45219, with a listed phone of (513) 475-8783. NPI 1881034304 was issued on 06/28/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PHERO 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 181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%. 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.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,112 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 324 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

222 PIEDMONT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

Provider Details

NPI 1881034304
Specialty Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
Credentials D.D.S
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES PHERO, 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.

UNIVERSITY SURGICAL-DENTAL ASSOCIATES LLC
CINCINNATI, OH

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

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 PHERO, D.D.S. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES PHERO, D.D.S. To verify JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio 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.

181
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
187
Total Day Supply
2,493
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
22 (12.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
78
Ibuprofen
33
Oxycodone Hcl
20
Amoxicillin
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15

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

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Overview

How JAMES PHERO, D.D.S fits within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) landscape nationally.

1,112
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in US
52
States with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's 181 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's specialty?
JAMES PHERO, D.D.S specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: D.D.S.
How much does JAMES PHERO, D.D.S prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES PHERO, D.D.S wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES PHERO, D.D.S located?
JAMES PHERO, D.D.S is located at 222 PIEDMONT AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45219. Phone: (513) 475-8783.
What is JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's NPI number?
JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881034304, issued on 06/28/2013.
Does JAMES PHERO, D.D.S prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES PHERO, D.D.S had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.2%.
How many Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers are there in the US?
There are 1,112 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES PHERO, D.D.S prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES PHERO, D.D.S accept Medicare?
JAMES PHERO, D.D.S appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's credentials?
JAMES PHERO, D.D.S's NPI is 1881034304 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.

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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