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MONICA PAZ, DDS

Public Health Dentistry in PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts. 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
212
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84

What the federal data shows

MONICA PAZ, DDS filed 212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health Dentistry in PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts.

212
Part D claims, 2023

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MONICA PAZ, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

212 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MONICA PAZ, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2006

NPI 1710998695

Primary specialty

Public Health Dentistry

Niche

1,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

212 152% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Public Health Dentistry share within Massachusetts

1. Public Health Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health Dentistry share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health 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).

MONICA PAZ, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 49 HARRY KEMP WAY, PROVINCETOWN, MA, 02657, with a listed phone of (508) 214-0187. NPI 1710998695 was issued on 08/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAZ 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 212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 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.

Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,104 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 84 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

49 HARRY KEMP WAY
PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657

Provider Details

NPI 1710998695
Specialty Public Health Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MONICA PAZ, DDS. To verify MONICA PAZ, DDS's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts 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.

212
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
246
Total Day Supply
4,282
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 73, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MONICA PAZ, DDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
94
Amoxicillin
54
Ibuprofen
27
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13

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

Public Health Dentistry Overview

How MONICA PAZ, DDS fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.

1,104
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider

MONICA PAZ, DDS's 212 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONICA PAZ, DDS's specialty?
MONICA PAZ, DDS specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts. Credentials: DDS.
How much does MONICA PAZ, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONICA PAZ, DDS wrote 212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is MONICA PAZ, DDS located?
MONICA PAZ, DDS is located at 49 HARRY KEMP WAY, PROVINCETOWN, MA, 02657. Phone: (508) 214-0187.
What is MONICA PAZ, DDS's NPI number?
MONICA PAZ, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710998695, issued on 08/10/2006.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 1,104 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONICA PAZ, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONICA PAZ, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONICA PAZ, DDS accept Medicare?
MONICA PAZ, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 212 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONICA PAZ, DDS's credentials?
MONICA PAZ, DDS's NPI is 1710998695 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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