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2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1497852495 DDS
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Periodontics in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,062 in Periodontics, 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
469
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Michael Curry, DDS filed 469 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in Fayetteville, Arkansas, prescribing 97% generic.
- 469
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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Michael Curry, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
469 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Michael Curry, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Periodontics
Medicare Part D claims
469 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Michael Curry, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 1831 N GREEN ACRES RD, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, with a listed phone of (479) 521-6400. NPI 1497852495 was issued on 09/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 469 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.6%.
Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,062 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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 | 1497852495 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Periodontics |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michael Curry, DDS - brand share 3.0%
Periodontics average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 469 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
469
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 471
- Total Day Supply
- 3,188
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $226
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 139 (29.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 188
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.80
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Curry, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
127 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
125 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 48
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
48 claims
- Cephalexin 35
Cephalexin
35 claims
- Methylprednisolone 30
Methylprednisolone
30 claims
- Scopolamine 18
Scopolamine
18 claims
- Clarithromycin 16
Clarithromycin
16 claims
- Fluocinonide 14
Fluocinonide
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 127 |
| Amoxicillin | 125 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 |
| Scopolamine | 18 |
| Clarithromycin | 16 |
| Fluocinonide | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Periodontics Overview
How Michael Curry, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.
6,062
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Curry, DDS's 469 claims are above the specialty average of 264.
Nearby Periodontics Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Curry.
Dr. D. Atkinson
DDS
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Brandon Breard
DDS
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. Donald Callan
D.D.S.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Lloyd Church
D.D.S.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Thomas Jackson
DMD, MSD
Jonesboro, AR
Compare Periodontics 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Periodontics peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Curry, DDS's specialty? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Michael Curry, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Curry, DDS wrote 469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Curry, DDS located? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS is located at 1831 N GREEN ACRES RD, Fayetteville, AR, 72703. Phone: (479) 521-6400.
What is Michael Curry, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497852495, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does Michael Curry, DDS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $226 in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Curry, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Curry, DDS had 139 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.6%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,062 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Curry, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Curry, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Curry, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 469 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Curry, DDS's credentials? ▼
Michael Curry, DDS's NPI is 1497852495 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 (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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