2026 NPPES data Prosthodontics NPI 1710985031 D.D.S.
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NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.

Prosthodontics in SANTA ANA, California. 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
664
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA ANA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 664 claims across 225 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 664 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
664
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2005

NPI 1710985031

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

664 681% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Prosthodontics share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Prosthodontics national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Prosthodontics) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in SANTA ANA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1710985031. 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.

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 999 N TUSTIN AVE, SANTA ANA, CA, 92705, with a listed phone of (714) 550-7474. NPI 1710985031 was issued on 07/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOWE 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 664 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

999 N TUSTIN AVE
SANTA ANA, CA 92705

Provider Details

NPI 1710985031
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.. To verify NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

664
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,082
Total Day Supply
28,729
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
32 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
139

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
27% female / 73% 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
Dentagel
Fluoride (Sodium)
233
Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride (Sodium)
138
Amoxicillin
114
Prevident
Fluoride (Sodium)
30
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
21
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
18
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
17
Sf
Fluoride (Sodium)
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Prosthodontics Overview

How NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

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

NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s 664 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s specialty?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in SANTA ANA, California. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. wrote 664 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
What is NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s Medicare quality score?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. located?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. is located at 999 N TUSTIN AVE, SANTA ANA, CA, 92705. Phone: (714) 550-7474.
What is NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710985031, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dentagel, Sodium Fluoride, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 664 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s credentials?
NELSON LOWE, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1710985031 with credentials D.D.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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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