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JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD

Prosthodontics in PHOENIX, 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
415
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
Industry payments
$124.98
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 415 claims across 103 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $124.98 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD filed 415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHOENIX, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2011

NPI 1730486630

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

415 388% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Prosthodontics share within Arizona

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Prosthodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Prosthodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — 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.

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JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1730486630. 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.

JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 2060 W WHISPERING WIND DR STE 167, PHOENIX, AZ, 85085, with a listed phone of (623) 518-2325. NPI 1730486630 was issued on 02/12/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIERSE 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 415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.1%. 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.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 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

2060 W WHISPERING WIND DR STE 167
PHOENIX, AZ 85085

Provider Details

NPI 1730486630
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/12/2011

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 JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Ultradent Products Inc

Most common payment type

Gift

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

415
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
415
Total Day Supply
2,955
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
100 (24.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
152

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
65
Ibuprofen
62
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
58
Amoxicillin
49
Clindamycin Hcl
41
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
30
Ondansetron Hcl
29
Azithromycin
15

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

Prosthodontics Overview

How JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's 415 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's specialty?
JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: DMD.
How much does JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD wrote 415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD located?
JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD is located at 2060 W WHISPERING WIND DR STE 167, PHOENIX, AZ, 85085. Phone: (623) 518-2325.
What is JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's NPI number?
JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730486630, issued on 02/12/2011.
Does JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.1%.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 415 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's credentials?
JOSEPH PIERSE, DMD's NPI is 1730486630 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.

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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