2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1659399285 DDS
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MARK PLEDGER, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in MURRIETA, California. 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
293
Medicare Part D claims · 230 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry avg: 303
What the federal data reveals: MARK PLEDGER, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in MURRIETA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 293 claims across 230 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MARK PLEDGER, DDS filed 293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MURRIETA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARK PLEDGER, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1659399285

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry

Niche

690 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

293 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 303

Specialty distribution in California

How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within California

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry) — 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).

MARK PLEDGER, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider practicing in MURRIETA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1659399285. 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.

MARK PLEDGER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 41011 CALIFORNIA OAKS RD., MURRIETA, CA, 92562, with a listed phone of (951) 600-1333. NPI 1659399285 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PLEDGER 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 293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 690 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 303 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

41011 CALIFORNIA OAKS RD.
MURRIETA, CA 92562

Provider Details

NPI 1659399285
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARK PLEDGER, DDS. To verify MARK PLEDGER, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

293
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
293
Total Day Supply
2,180
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
272

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
221
Azithromycin
39
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
15

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview

How MARK PLEDGER, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.

690
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
303
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK PLEDGER, DDS's 293 claims are below the specialty average of 303.

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in California

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

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK PLEDGER, DDS's specialty?
MARK PLEDGER, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry and practices in MURRIETA, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does MARK PLEDGER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK PLEDGER, DDS wrote 293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK PLEDGER, DDS located?
MARK PLEDGER, DDS is located at 41011 CALIFORNIA OAKS RD., MURRIETA, CA, 92562. Phone: (951) 600-1333.
What is MARK PLEDGER, DDS's NPI number?
MARK PLEDGER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659399285, issued on 07/18/2006.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 690 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 303 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK PLEDGER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK PLEDGER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK PLEDGER, DDS accept Medicare?
MARK PLEDGER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 293 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK PLEDGER, DDS's credentials?
MARK PLEDGER, DDS's NPI is 1659399285 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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