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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dentistry NPI 1548310501 D.M.D
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Pediatric Dentistry in Greenville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,877 in Pediatric Dentistry, 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
60
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dentistry avg: 32
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Loren Alves, D.M.D filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Dentistry in Greenville, North Carolina.
- 60
- Part D claims, 2023
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Loren Alves, D.M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
60 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Loren Alves, D.M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
60 88% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Dentistry. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Loren Alves, D.M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding D.M.D credentials at 1851 MACGREGOR DOWNS RD, Greenville, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 737-7000. NPI 1548310501 was issued on 01/11/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $257 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%.
Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,877 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548310501 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Dentistry |
| Credentials | D.M.D |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/11/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
60
Total Claims
$257
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 60
- Total Day Supply
- 404
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $257
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (51.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 30 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Dentistry Overview
How Loren Alves, D.M.D fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.
8,877
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider
Loren Alves, D.M.D's 60 claims are above the specialty average of 32.
Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alves.
Dr. Cecilia Akintonde
DDS
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Siraj Al-Mahdi
D.D.S.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Amanda Allen
DDS
Selma, NC
Rebecca Andrews
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Matthew Applebaum
D.M.D.
Greensboro, NC
Compare Pediatric Dentistry 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loren Alves, D.M.D's specialty? ▼
Loren Alves, D.M.D specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in Greenville, North Carolina. Credentials: D.M.D.
How much does Loren Alves, D.M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Loren Alves, D.M.D wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $257 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Loren Alves, D.M.D located? ▼
Loren Alves, D.M.D is located at 1851 MACGREGOR DOWNS RD, Greenville, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 737-7000.
What is Loren Alves, D.M.D's NPI number? ▼
Loren Alves, D.M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548310501, issued on 01/11/2007.
Does Loren Alves, D.M.D prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Loren Alves, D.M.D had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.7%.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,877 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Loren Alves, D.M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Loren Alves, D.M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Loren Alves, D.M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Loren Alves, D.M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Loren Alves, D.M.D's credentials? ▼
Loren Alves, D.M.D's NPI is 1548310501 with credentials D.M.D. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.