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JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD

Dentist in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 119 claims across 64 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2008

NPI 1679730170

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Dentist share within Pennsylvania

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

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).

JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD is a Dentist provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1679730170. 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.

JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DMD credentials at 2A OLD CLAIRTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15236, with a listed phone of (412) 466-6900. NPI 1679730170 was issued on 05/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AFFOLTER 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $913 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%. 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.

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

2A OLD CLAIRTON RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236

Provider Details

NPI 1679730170
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/21/2008

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 JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD. To verify JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD'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.

119
Total Claims
$913
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
119
Total Day Supply
907
Generic Drug Cost
$900
Opioid Claims
30 (25.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
48
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Clindamycin Hcl
13

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

Dentist Overview

How JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's 119 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's specialty?
JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD specializes in Dentist and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DMD.
How much does JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $913 in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD located?
JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD is located at 2A OLD CLAIRTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15236. Phone: (412) 466-6900.
What is JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's NPI number?
JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679730170, issued on 05/21/2008.
Does JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.2%.
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 JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD accept Medicare?
JOHN AFFOLTER, 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 JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's credentials?
JOHN AFFOLTER, DMD's NPI is 1679730170 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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