2026 NPPES data Prosthodontics NPI 1609031335 DDS, MS
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MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS

Prosthodontics in VALPARAISO, Indiana. 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
115
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
Industry payments
$642.53
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 115 claims across 62 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $642.53 across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS filed 115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VALPARAISO, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2008

NPI 1609031335

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

115 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Prosthodontics share within Indiana

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Prosthodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Prosthodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — 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.

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MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS, MS. NPI: 1609031335. 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.

MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DDS, MS credentials at 809 WALL ST STE B, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383, with a listed phone of (219) 462-2564. NPI 1609031335 was issued on 07/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRONE 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 115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $535 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.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 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

809 WALL ST STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Provider Details

NPI 1609031335
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DDS, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2008

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$643

Largest payer

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

115
Total Claims
$535
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
115
Total Day Supply
854
Generic Drug Cost
$481
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
74% female / 26% 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
56
Cephalexin
13
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
12

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

Prosthodontics Overview

How MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's 115 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's specialty?
MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in VALPARAISO, Indiana. Credentials: DDS, MS.
How much does MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS wrote 115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $535 in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS located?
MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS is located at 809 WALL ST STE B, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 462-2564.
What is MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's NPI number?
MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609031335, issued on 07/22/2008.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS accept Medicare?
MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 115 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's credentials?
MICHAEL DRONE, DDS, MS's NPI is 1609031335 with credentials DDS, MS. 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.

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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