2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1013353689 DDS
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KALA FOSTER, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in GAYLORD, Michigan. 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
107
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

KALA FOSTER, DDS filed 107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in GAYLORD, Michigan.

107
Part D claims, 2023

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KALA FOSTER, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

107 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

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 KALA FOSTER, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2013

NPI 1013353689

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

107 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Michigan

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

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).

KALA FOSTER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 1120 GORNICK AVE, GAYLORD, MI, 49735, with a listed phone of (989) 705-7000. NPI 1013353689 was issued on 05/22/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOSTER 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 107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419 in drug spend. 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

1120 GORNICK AVE
GAYLORD, MI 49735

Provider Details

NPI 1013353689
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2013

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KALA FOSTER, DDS. To verify KALA FOSTER, DDS's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan 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.

107
Total Claims
$419
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
116
Total Day Supply
796
Generic Drug Cost
$393
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
83

* 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 KALA FOSTER, DDS 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

KALA FOSTER, DDS's 107 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KALA FOSTER, DDS's specialty?
KALA FOSTER, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in GAYLORD, Michigan. Credentials: DDS.
How much does KALA FOSTER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KALA FOSTER, DDS wrote 107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419 in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
Where is KALA FOSTER, DDS located?
KALA FOSTER, DDS is located at 1120 GORNICK AVE, GAYLORD, MI, 49735. Phone: (989) 705-7000.
What is KALA FOSTER, DDS's NPI number?
KALA FOSTER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013353689, issued on 05/22/2013.
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 KALA FOSTER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KALA FOSTER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KALA FOSTER, DDS accept Medicare?
KALA FOSTER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 107 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KALA FOSTER, DDS's credentials?
KALA FOSTER, DDS's NPI is 1013353689 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

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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