NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1659399285 DDS
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Murrieta, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 678 in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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
321
Medicare Part D claims · 227 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry avg: 299
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Mark Pledger, DDS filed 321 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Murrieta, California.
- 321
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Mark Pledger, DDS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1659399285), first enumerated 07/18/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 321 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Mark Pledger, DDS's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1659399285 · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1659399285
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 678
- RX-LIGHT 321
- BOOK-THIN 77 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Asif Taufiq, D.D.S,… · 2006
Mark Pledger, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
321 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Mark Pledger, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
321 7% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among California 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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).
Practice Address
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 2024.
321
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
227
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 321
- Total Day Supply
- 2,362
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 289
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mark Pledger, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
222 claims
- Azithromycin 41
Azithromycin
41 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 18
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
18 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 222 |
| Azithromycin | 41 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 18 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview
How Mark Pledger, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.
678
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
299
Avg Claims per Provider
Mark Pledger, DDS's 321 claims are above the specialty average of 299.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pledger, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 77 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Robert Allen
D.D.S.
Petaluma, CA
Dr. Anthony Beech
DDS
Sunnyvale, CA
Dr. Mark Bennett
D.D.S.
Greenbrae, CA
Dr. Rick Berrios
D.D.S.
Huntington Beach, CA
Dr. Brian Blatter
DDS
Concord, CA
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 2024, Mark Pledger, DDS wrote 321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 227 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 678 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 299 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mark Pledger, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 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 321 Part D claims and 227 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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