2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1154724169 DMD
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NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in DURHAM, 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
923
Medicare Part D claims · 288 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD filed 923 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in DURHAM, North Carolina.

923
Part D claims, 2023

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NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

923 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2014

NPI 1154724169

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)

Mid-sized

7,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

923 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within North Carolina

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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).

NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DMD credentials at 5318 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 106, DURHAM, NC, 27713, with a listed phone of (716) 969-7461. NPI 1154724169 was issued on 10/03/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MUELLER 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 923 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 288 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%. 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.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,631 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 378 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

5318 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 106
DURHAM, NC 27713

Provider Details

NPI 1154724169
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2014

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

923
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
288
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
923
Total Day Supply
7,752
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
247 (26.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
195

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 85, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD 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
316
Oxycodone Hcl
240
Amoxicillin
143
Ibuprofen
142
Clindamycin Hcl
39
Ibu
Ibuprofen
11

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview

How NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.

7,631
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's 923 claims are above the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's specialty?
NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: DMD.
How much does NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD wrote 923 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 288 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD located?
NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD is located at 5318 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 106, DURHAM, NC, 27713. Phone: (716) 969-7461.
What is NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154724169, issued on 10/03/2014.
Does NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD had 247 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.8%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US?
There are 7,631 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Oxycodone Hcl, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 923 Part D claims and 288 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's credentials?
NICHOLAS MUELLER, DMD's NPI is 1154724169 with credentials DMD. 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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