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KENNETH ABE, DDS

Periodontics in LOS ALTOS, California. 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$79.81
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH ABE, DDS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ALTOS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 273 claims across 60 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $79.81 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH ABE, DDS filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ALTOS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH ABE, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2007

NPI 1912039967

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

273 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in California

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Periodontics share within California

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

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.

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).

KENNETH ABE, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in LOS ALTOS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1912039967. 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.

KENNETH ABE, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 843 ALTOS OAKS DR STE 1, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94024, with a listed phone of (650) 941-2168. NPI 1912039967 was issued on 03/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABE 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 273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%. 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

843 ALTOS OAKS DR STE 1
LOS ALTOS, CA 94024

Provider Details

NPI 1912039967
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2007

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 KENNETH ABE, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80

Largest payer

Straumann USA LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KENNETH ABE, DDS. To verify KENNETH ABE, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

273
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
275
Total Day Supply
4,411
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
52 (19.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
50% female / 50% 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
104
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
52
Doxycycline Monohydrate
42
Amoxicillin
31
Flurbiprofen
29

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

Periodontics Overview

How KENNETH ABE, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

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

KENNETH ABE, DDS's 273 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH ABE, DDS's specialty?
KENNETH ABE, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in LOS ALTOS, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does KENNETH ABE, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH ABE, DDS wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH ABE, DDS located?
KENNETH ABE, DDS is located at 843 ALTOS OAKS DR STE 1, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94024. Phone: (650) 941-2168.
What is KENNETH ABE, DDS's NPI number?
KENNETH ABE, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912039967, issued on 03/12/2007.
Does KENNETH ABE, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH ABE, DDS had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%.
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 KENNETH ABE, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH ABE, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH ABE, DDS accept Medicare?
KENNETH ABE, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH ABE, DDS's credentials?
KENNETH ABE, DDS's NPI is 1912039967 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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