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LUKE BESSMER, DDS

Dentist in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
34
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: LUKE BESSMER, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 34 claims across 30 beneficiaries .

What stands out: LUKE BESSMER, DDS filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OMAHA, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LUKE BESSMER, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2019

NPI 1972162493

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

34 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Dentist share within Nebraska

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

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).

LUKE BESSMER, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1972162493. 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.

LUKE BESSMER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 8910 INDIAN HILLS DR STE 200, OMAHA, NE, 68114, with a listed phone of (402) 397-3400. NPI 1972162493 was issued on 06/08/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BESSMER 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 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114 in drug spend. 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

8910 INDIAN HILLS DR STE 200
OMAHA, NE 68114

Provider Details

NPI 1972162493
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2019

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

34
Total Claims
$114
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
34
Total Day Supply
179
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$114
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
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
27

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

Dentist Overview

How LUKE BESSMER, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

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

LUKE BESSMER, DDS's 34 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUKE BESSMER, DDS's specialty?
LUKE BESSMER, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: DDS.
How much does LUKE BESSMER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUKE BESSMER, DDS wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114 in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is LUKE BESSMER, DDS located?
LUKE BESSMER, DDS is located at 8910 INDIAN HILLS DR STE 200, OMAHA, NE, 68114. Phone: (402) 397-3400.
What is LUKE BESSMER, DDS's NPI number?
LUKE BESSMER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972162493, issued on 06/08/2019.
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 LUKE BESSMER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUKE BESSMER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUKE BESSMER, DDS accept Medicare?
LUKE BESSMER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 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 LUKE BESSMER, DDS's credentials?
LUKE BESSMER, DDS's NPI is 1972162493 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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