NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1164626354 D.D.S.
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Dentist 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 93,793 in Dentist, 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
113
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data shows
Paul Long, D.D.S. filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Houston, Texas.
- 113
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Paul Long, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
113 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paul Long, D.D.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
113 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Dentist 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 Dentist. 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).
Paul Long, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 1919 WIRT RD, Houston, TX, 77055, with a listed phone of (713) 721-8889. NPI 1164626354 was issued on 06/12/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $363 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%.
Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,793 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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 | 1164626354 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | D.D.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/12/2007 |
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 Paul Long, D.D.S.. To verify Paul Long, D.D.S.'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.
113
Total Claims
$363
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 113
- Total Day Supply
- 862
- Generic Drug Cost
- $306
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (18.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Long, D.D.S. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
40 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
32 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
21 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 15
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 40 |
| Ibuprofen | 32 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 21 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Paul Long, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
93,793
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Long, D.D.S.'s 113 claims are above the specialty average of 87.
Nearby Dentist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Long.
Nawal Aamir
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Kyle Aaron
D,D,S,
League City, TX
Dr. Seyedeh Abaei
DDS
Dallas, TX
Dr. Chinwendu Abakwue
DDS
Missouri City, TX
Dr. Edmundo Abasolo
DDS
Houston, TX
Compare Dentist 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Long, D.D.S.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Long, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does Paul Long, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Long, D.D.S. wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $363 in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Long, D.D.S. located? ▼
Paul Long, D.D.S. is located at 1919 WIRT RD, Houston, TX, 77055. Phone: (713) 721-8889.
What is Paul Long, D.D.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Long, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164626354, issued on 06/12/2007.
Does Paul Long, D.D.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Long, D.D.S. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 93,793 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Long, D.D.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Long, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Long, D.D.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Long, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Long, D.D.S.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Long, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1164626354 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
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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