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LAURA ADAMS, DDS

Dentist in ROLLA, Missouri. 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
41
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: LAURA ADAMS, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in ROLLA, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 41 claims across 30 beneficiaries .

What stands out: LAURA ADAMS, DDS filed 41 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROLLA, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA ADAMS, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2014

NPI 1518372598

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

41 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Dentist share within Missouri

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Missouri

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).

LAURA ADAMS, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in ROLLA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1518372598. 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.

LAURA ADAMS, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 1810 E 10TH ST, ROLLA, MO, 65401, with a listed phone of (573) 364-1821. NPI 1518372598 was issued on 06/27/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 41 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%. 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

1810 E 10TH ST
ROLLA, MO 65401

Provider Details

NPI 1518372598
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2014

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

41
Total Claims
$183
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
41
Total Day Supply
212
Generic Drug Cost
$175
Opioid Claims
11 (26.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Dentist Overview

How LAURA ADAMS, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

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

LAURA ADAMS, DDS's 41 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA ADAMS, DDS's specialty?
LAURA ADAMS, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in ROLLA, Missouri. Credentials: DDS.
How much does LAURA ADAMS, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA ADAMS, DDS wrote 41 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183 in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA ADAMS, DDS located?
LAURA ADAMS, DDS is located at 1810 E 10TH ST, ROLLA, MO, 65401. Phone: (573) 364-1821.
What is LAURA ADAMS, DDS's NPI number?
LAURA ADAMS, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518372598, issued on 06/27/2014.
Does LAURA ADAMS, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA ADAMS, DDS had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%.
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 LAURA ADAMS, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA ADAMS, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA ADAMS, DDS accept Medicare?
LAURA ADAMS, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 41 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA ADAMS, DDS's credentials?
LAURA ADAMS, DDS's NPI is 1518372598 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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