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2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1679645535 DMD
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General Practice Dentistry in Wilmington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 121,642 in General Practice Dentistry, 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data shows
James Smith, DMD filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- 119
- Part D claims, 2023
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James Smith, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
119 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 Smith, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
119 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for General Practice Dentistry. Verify directly:
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.
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 Smith, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 5225 SIGMON ROAD #130, Wilmington, NC, 28403, with a listed phone of (910) 332-4980. NPI 1679645535 was issued on 11/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $452 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,642 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679645535 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/15/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
119
Total Claims
$452
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 119
- Total Day Supply
- 641
- Generic Drug Cost
- $419
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (14.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% 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 |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 80 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 12 |
* 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 Smith, DMD fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.
121,642
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider
James Smith, DMD's 119 claims are above the specialty average of 82.
Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Walid Aawar
DDS
Roseboro, NC
Dr. Stevic Abad
DDS
Maysville, NC
Dr. Julianna Abernethy
DDS
Selma, NC
Dr. Toyin Abimbola
DDS
Apex, NC
Dr. Rabih Abou-Rizk
D.D.S.
Winston Salem, NC
Compare General Practice Dentistry 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby General Practice Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Smith, DMD's specialty? ▼
James Smith, DMD specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: DMD.
How much does James Smith, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Smith, DMD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $452 in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is James Smith, DMD located? ▼
James Smith, DMD is located at 5225 SIGMON ROAD #130, Wilmington, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 332-4980.
What is James Smith, DMD's NPI number? ▼
James Smith, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679645535, issued on 11/15/2006.
Does James Smith, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Smith, DMD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 121,642 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 Smith, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Smith, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Smith, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
James Smith, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Smith, DMD's credentials? ▼
James Smith, DMD's NPI is 1679645535 with credentials DMD. 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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