2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1558466565 D.M.D.
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PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.

General Practice Dentistry in CULLMAN, Alabama. 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
320
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in CULLMAN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 320 claims across 150 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. filed 320 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CULLMAN, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2006

NPI 1558466565

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

320 290% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Alabama

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

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

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PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in CULLMAN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.M.D.. NPI: 1558466565. 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.

PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 1625 MAIN AVE SW, CULLMAN, AL, 35055, with a listed phone of (256) 734-1700. NPI 1558466565 was issued on 09/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSSMAN 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 320 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%. 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

1625 MAIN AVE SW
CULLMAN, AL 35055

Provider Details

NPI 1558466565
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/14/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

320
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
320
Total Day Supply
1,105
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
38 (11.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
276

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 47, 85+: 15

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
189
Clindamycin Hcl
59
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
38
Cephalexin
16

* 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 PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. 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

PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s 320 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in CULLMAN, Alabama. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. wrote 320 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. located?
PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. is located at 1625 MAIN AVE SW, CULLMAN, AL, 35055. Phone: (256) 734-1700.
What is PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558466565, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
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 PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 320 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL BUSSMAN, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1558466565 with credentials D.M.D.. 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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