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NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS

Periodontics in WEST NEWTON, 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
169
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
What the federal data reveals: NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in WEST NEWTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 169 claims across 86 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS filed 169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST NEWTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1821182932

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

169 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Periodontics share within Massachusetts

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

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.

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).

NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in WEST NEWTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1821182932. 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.

NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 1306 WASHINGTON ST, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, with a listed phone of (617) 527-1600. NPI 1821182932 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EPSTEIN 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 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $794 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.

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

1306 WASHINGTON ST
WEST NEWTON, MA 02465

Provider Details

NPI 1821182932
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

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 NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS. To verify NEIL EPSTEIN, 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.

169
Total Claims
$794
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
179
Total Day Supply
2,423
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$794
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
70
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
58
Etodolac
21

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

Periodontics Overview

How NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

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

NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's 169 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's specialty?
NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in WEST NEWTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: DDS.
How much does NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $794 in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS located?
NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS is located at 1306 WASHINGTON ST, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465. Phone: (617) 527-1600.
What is NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's NPI number?
NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821182932, issued on 10/03/2006.
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 NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Etodolac. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS accept Medicare?
NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's credentials?
NEIL EPSTEIN, DDS's NPI is 1821182932 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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