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MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.

Periodontics in RALEIGH, North Carolina. 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$263.86
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 96 claims across 57 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $263.86 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RALEIGH, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2007

NPI 1427171768

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Periodontics share within North Carolina

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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 KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. is a Periodontics provider practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S., M.S.. NPI: 1427171768. 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 KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.D.S., M.S. credentials at 10931 STRICKLAND RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27615, with a listed phone of (919) 844-7140. NPI 1427171768 was issued on 04/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRETCHMER 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 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $616 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 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

10931 STRICKLAND RD
RALEIGH, NC 27615

Provider Details

NPI 1427171768
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials D.D.S., M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2007

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 KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$264

Largest payer

Henry Schein, Inc.

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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.

96
Total Claims
$616
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
627
Generic Drug Cost
$576
Opioid Claims
16 (16.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
72% female / 28% 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
29
Azithromycin
26

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

Periodontics Overview

How MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s 96 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KRETCHMER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s specialty?
MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. specializes in Periodontics and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: D.D.S., M.S..
How much does MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $616 in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. located?
MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. is located at 10931 STRICKLAND RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27615. Phone: (919) 844-7140.
What is MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427171768, issued on 04/10/2007.
Does MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s credentials?
MICHAEL KRETCHMER, D.D.S., M.S.'s NPI is 1427171768 with credentials D.D.S., M.S.. 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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