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JOSEPH BULL, DMD

General Practice Dentistry in SAFFORD, Arizona. 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH BULL, DMD filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in SAFFORD, Arizona.

123
Part D claims, 2023

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JOSEPH BULL, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

123 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2007

NPI 1033317755

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

123 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Arizona

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

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).

JOSEPH BULL, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 1517 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546, with a listed phone of (928) 348-9181. NPI 1033317755 was issued on 07/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BULL 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $718 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%. 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

1517 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546

Provider Details

NPI 1033317755
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

123
Total Claims
$718
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
123
Total Day Supply
930
Generic Drug Cost
$700
Opioid Claims
24 (19.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH BULL, DMD 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
Amoxicillin
67
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
24
Clindamycin Hcl
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 JOSEPH BULL, DMD 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

JOSEPH BULL, DMD's 123 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BULL, DMD's specialty?
JOSEPH BULL, DMD specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SAFFORD, Arizona. Credentials: DMD.
How much does JOSEPH BULL, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BULL, DMD wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $718 in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BULL, DMD located?
JOSEPH BULL, DMD is located at 1517 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546. Phone: (928) 348-9181.
What is JOSEPH BULL, DMD's NPI number?
JOSEPH BULL, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033317755, issued on 07/03/2007.
Does JOSEPH BULL, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH BULL, DMD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
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 JOSEPH BULL, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BULL, 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 JOSEPH BULL, DMD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BULL, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BULL, DMD's credentials?
JOSEPH BULL, DMD's NPI is 1033317755 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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