2026 NPPES data Endodontics NPI 1518041573 D.D.S, M.S.
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LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.

Endodontics in AMES, Iowa. 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
132
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. filed 132 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in AMES, Iowa, prescribing 59% generic.

132
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

132 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 LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1518041573

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

132 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Endodontics share within Iowa

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding D.D.S, M.S. credentials at 515 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (515) 232-2090. NPI 1518041573 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRAWFORD 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 132 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count. 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.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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

515 GRAND AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Provider Details

NPI 1518041573
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials D.D.S, M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 132 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

132
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
5,267
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. 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
Amoxicillin
20
Levothyroxine Sodium
20
Liothyronine Sodium
16
Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle
"Pen Needle
N/A

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

Endodontics Overview

How LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s 132 claims are above the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s specialty?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. specializes in Endodontics and practices in AMES, Iowa. Credentials: D.D.S, M.S..
How much does LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. wrote 132 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. located?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. is located at 515 GRAND AVE, AMES, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 232-2090.
What is LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s NPI number?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518041573, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Liothyronine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. accept Medicare?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 132 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s credentials?
LANCE CRAWFORD, D.D.S, M.S.'s NPI is 1518041573 with credentials D.D.S, M.S.. 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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