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2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1518393776 DDS
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General Practice Dentistry in Gassaway, West Virginia.
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
133
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Culver, DDS filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in Gassaway, West Virginia.
- 133
- Part D claims, 2023
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Joshua Culver, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
133 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 Joshua Culver, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
133 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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).
Joshua Culver, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 715 ELK STREET, Gassaway, WV, 26624, with a listed phone of (304) 364-8565. NPI 1518393776 was issued on 09/19/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $496 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%.
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 | 1518393776 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Dentistry |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/19/2013 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
133
Total Claims
$496
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 134
- Total Day Supply
- 874
- Generic Drug Cost
- $458
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (16.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 64
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.79
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Culver, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
52 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
22 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
- Ibu 16
Ibu
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 52 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Ibu Ibuprofen | 16 |
* 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 Joshua Culver, DDS 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
Joshua Culver, DDS's 133 claims are above the specialty average of 82.
Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Culver.
Dr. Jonathan Abraham
DDS
Charleston, WV
Dr. Taylor Abraham
DDS
Bridgeport, WV
Dr. Caitland Adkins
DDS
Richwood, WV
Dr. Joey Adkins
DDS
Elkview, WV
Dr. Lloyd Adkins
DDS
Richwood, WV
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 West Virginia 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 Joshua Culver, DDS's specialty? ▼
Joshua Culver, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in Gassaway, West Virginia. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Joshua Culver, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Culver, DDS wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $496 in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Culver, DDS located? ▼
Joshua Culver, DDS is located at 715 ELK STREET, Gassaway, WV, 26624. Phone: (304) 364-8565.
What is Joshua Culver, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Culver, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518393776, issued on 09/19/2013.
Does Joshua Culver, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Culver, DDS had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%.
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 Joshua Culver, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Culver, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Culver, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Culver, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Culver, DDS's credentials? ▼
Joshua Culver, DDS's NPI is 1518393776 with credentials DDS. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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