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NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD

General Practice Dentistry in FORT PIERCE, Florida. 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
291
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD filed 291 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in FORT PIERCE, Florida.

291
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.

NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

291 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 NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2006

NPI 1588766513

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

291 255% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Florida

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Florida

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 1511 S 25TH ST STE B, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947, with a listed phone of (772) 464-7214. NPI 1588766513 was issued on 09/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNOWLES 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 291 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

1511 S 25TH ST STE B
FORT PIERCE, FL 34947

Provider Details

NPI 1588766513
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD. To verify NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida 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.

291
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
291
Total Day Supply
1,455
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
68 (23.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
176

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NORMAN KNOWLES, 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
Amoxicillin
70
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
65
Cephalexin
64
Prednisone
21
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Ibuprofen
19
Clindamycin Hcl
13

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's 291 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Florida

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's specialty?
NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in FORT PIERCE, Florida. Credentials: DMD.
How much does NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD wrote 291 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD located?
NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD is located at 1511 S 25TH ST STE B, FORT PIERCE, FL, 34947. Phone: (772) 464-7214.
What is NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's NPI number?
NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588766513, issued on 09/01/2006.
Does NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD accept Medicare?
NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 291 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's credentials?
NORMAN KNOWLES, DMD's NPI is 1588766513 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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