2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1528160959 DDS MS
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KAREN LANIER, DDS MS

Periodontics in HIGH POINT, North Carolina. 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
526
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$155.7
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREN LANIER, DDS MS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in HIGH POINT, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 526 claims across 154 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $155.7 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREN LANIER, DDS MS filed 526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HIGH POINT, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREN LANIER, DDS MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/05/2006

NPI 1528160959

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

526 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Periodontics share within North Carolina

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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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KAREN LANIER, DDS MS is a Periodontics provider practicing in HIGH POINT, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS MS. NPI: 1528160959. 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.

KAREN LANIER, DDS MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS MS credentials at 203 BOULEVARD STREET, HIGH POINT, NC, 27262, with a listed phone of (336) 889-5466. NPI 1528160959 was issued on 09/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LANIER 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 526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

203 BOULEVARD STREET
HIGH POINT, NC 27262

Provider Details

NPI 1528160959
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS MS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/05/2006

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 KAREN LANIER, DDS MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$156

Largest payer

Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

526
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
526
Total Day Supply
5,330
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
229

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
184
Amoxicillin
144
Ibuprofen
98
Doxycycline Hyclate
55
Clindamycin Hcl
20

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

Periodontics Overview

How KAREN LANIER, DDS MS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's 526 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LANIER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's specialty?
KAREN LANIER, DDS MS specializes in Periodontics and practices in HIGH POINT, North Carolina. Credentials: DDS MS.
How much does KAREN LANIER, DDS MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN LANIER, DDS MS wrote 526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN LANIER, DDS MS located?
KAREN LANIER, DDS MS is located at 203 BOULEVARD STREET, HIGH POINT, NC, 27262. Phone: (336) 889-5466.
What is KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's NPI number?
KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528160959, issued on 09/05/2006.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN LANIER, DDS MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN LANIER, DDS MS accept Medicare?
KAREN LANIER, DDS MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 526 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's credentials?
KAREN LANIER, DDS MS's NPI is 1528160959 with credentials DDS MS. 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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