NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1841293644 D.D.S.
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Periodontics in Easton, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,062 in Periodontics, 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
637
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joel Brooks, D.D.S. filed 637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in Easton, Pennsylvania.
- 637
- 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.
Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
637 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Joel Brooks, D.D.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Periodontics
Medicare Part D claims
637 141% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Joel Brooks, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 21 CORPORATE DR, Easton, PA, 18045, with a listed phone of (610) 253-6197. NPI 1841293644 was issued on 05/24/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,062 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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 | 1841293644 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Periodontics |
| Credentials | D.D.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joel Brooks, D.D.S.. To verify Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.
637
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,142
- Total Day Supply
- 28,777
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (6.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 151
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joel Brooks, D.D.S. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
288 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 71
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
71 claims
- Amoxicillin 42
Amoxicillin
42 claims
- Dexamethasone 29
Dexamethasone
29 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 25
Tramadol Hcl
25 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 22
Clindamycin Hcl
22 claims
- Etodolac 20
Etodolac
20 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 288 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 71 |
| Amoxicillin | 42 |
| Dexamethasone | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 22 |
| Etodolac | 20 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 18 |
| Prevident 5000 Plus Fluoride (Sodium) | 13 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Periodontics Overview
How Joel Brooks, D.D.S. fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.
6,062
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s 637 claims are above the specialty average of 264.
Nearby Periodontics Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brooks.
Mohammad Abu Kar
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Jasim Albandar
D.M.D., PH.D.
East Norriton, PA
Dr. Natalie Amoa
DMD, MS
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Craig Anzur
DMD
Camp Hill, PA
Nicholas Anzur
Camp Hill, PA
Compare Periodontics 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 Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Periodontics peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s specialty? ▼
Joel Brooks, D.D.S. specializes in Periodontics and practices in Easton, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does Joel Brooks, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Brooks, D.D.S. wrote 637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is Joel Brooks, D.D.S. located? ▼
Joel Brooks, D.D.S. is located at 21 CORPORATE DR, Easton, PA, 18045. Phone: (610) 253-6197.
What is Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841293644, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does Joel Brooks, D.D.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joel Brooks, D.D.S. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,062 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Brooks, D.D.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Brooks, D.D.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Brooks, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 637 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s credentials? ▼
Joel Brooks, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1841293644 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
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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