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2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1689610404 DDS, MS
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Periodontics in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,062 in Periodontics, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
272
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$43.07
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in Houston, Texas.
- 272
- Part D claims, 2023
- $43.07
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
272 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Periodontics
Medicare Part D claims
272 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Periodontics. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS, MS credentials at 7700 SAN FELIPE ST STE 340, Houston, TX, 77063, with a listed phone of (713) 781-4072. NPI 1689610404 was issued on 06/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.0%.
Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,062 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689610404 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Periodontics |
| Credentials | DDS, MS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2006 |
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 Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$43
Largest payer
Straumann USA LLC
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS. To verify Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas 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.
272
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 272
- Total Day Supply
- 2,255
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (18.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 112
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 25, 75-84: 42, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
73 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
46 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
42 claims
- Penicillin V Potas…
Penicillin V Potassium
36 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
32 claims
- Amoxicillin 23
Amoxicillin
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 73 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 42 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 36 |
| Lorazepam | 32 |
| Amoxicillin | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Periodontics Overview
How Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.
6,062
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's 272 claims are above the specialty average of 264.
Nearby Periodontics Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nicosia.
Dr. Bader Abdeen
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Cypress, TX
Dr. Firas Abdelrahman
D.D.S,M.S
Houston, TX
Dr. Celeste Abraham
DDS
Dallas, TX
Dr. Aml Abukraa
DDS
Houston, TX
Dr. Marjan Adami
D.D.S.
Arlington, TX
Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's specialty? ▼
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS specializes in Periodontics and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: DDS, MS.
How much does Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
Where is Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS located? ▼
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS is located at 7700 SAN FELIPE ST STE 340, Houston, TX, 77063. Phone: (713) 781-4072.
What is Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's NPI number? ▼
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689610404, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.0%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,062 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS accept Medicare? ▼
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's credentials? ▼
Patrick Nicosia, DDS, MS's NPI is 1689610404 with credentials DDS, MS. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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