2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1578780474 DDS
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Kevin Shugars, DDS

Dentist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 93,789 in Dentist, 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kevin Shugars, DDS filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

135
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Kevin Shugars, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

135 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Kevin Shugars, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2007

NPI 1578780474

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker — 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist — 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker — 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist — 3%Pharmacist3%Dentist — 1.2%Dentist1.2%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Kevin Shugars, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 1040 N 10TH ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, with a listed phone of (269) 372-6333. NPI 1578780474 was issued on 04/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Shugars 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $647 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.3%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

1040 N 10TH ST
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Provider Details

NPI 1578780474
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2007

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 Kevin Shugars, DDS. To verify Kevin Shugars, 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.

135
Total Claims
$647
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
135
Total Day Supply
787
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$647
Opioid Claims
22 (16.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Kevin Shugars, DDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Azithromycin
66
Penicillin V Potassium
20
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
19
Amoxicillin
18

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

Dentist Overview

How Kevin Shugars, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

Kevin Shugars, DDS's 135 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Dentist 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 Michigan medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kevin Shugars, DDS's specialty?
Kevin Shugars, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Kevin Shugars, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kevin Shugars, DDS wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $647 in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is Kevin Shugars, DDS located?
Kevin Shugars, DDS is located at 1040 N 10TH ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009. Phone: (269) 372-6333.
What is Kevin Shugars, DDS's NPI number?
Kevin Shugars, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578780474, issued on 04/20/2007.
Does Kevin Shugars, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kevin Shugars, DDS had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.3%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Shugars, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Shugars, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Penicillin V Potassium, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Shugars, DDS accept Medicare?
Kevin Shugars, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Shugars, DDS's credentials?
Kevin Shugars, DDS's NPI is 1578780474 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).

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.