2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1174191365 DDS
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NATHAN BUCK, DDS

Dentist in BLUFFTON, South 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$118.55
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN BUCK, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 62 claims across 37 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $118.55 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATHAN BUCK, DDS filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN BUCK, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2021

NPI 1174191365

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dentist share within South Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NATHAN BUCK, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1174191365. 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.

NATHAN BUCK, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 181 BLUFFTON RD STE G104, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 757-2828. NPI 1174191365 was issued on 06/14/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCK 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $383 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

181 BLUFFTON RD STE G104
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1174191365
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2021

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 NATHAN BUCK, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

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.

62
Total Claims
$383
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
62
Total Day Supply
426
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$383
Opioid Claims
11 (17.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 18, 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.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
23

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

Dentist Overview

How NATHAN BUCK, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN BUCK, DDS's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN BUCK, DDS's specialty?
NATHAN BUCK, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: DDS.
How much does NATHAN BUCK, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN BUCK, DDS wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $383 in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN BUCK, DDS located?
NATHAN BUCK, DDS is located at 181 BLUFFTON RD STE G104, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 757-2828.
What is NATHAN BUCK, DDS's NPI number?
NATHAN BUCK, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174191365, issued on 06/14/2021.
Does NATHAN BUCK, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN BUCK, DDS had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN BUCK, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN BUCK, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN BUCK, DDS accept Medicare?
NATHAN BUCK, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN BUCK, DDS's credentials?
NATHAN BUCK, DDS's NPI is 1174191365 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.

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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