NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1750591277 DDS
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General Practice Dentistry in Marrero, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 123,581 in General Practice Dentistry, 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 84
What the federal data shows
Paul Ragas, DDS filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a General Practice Dentistry in Marrero, Louisiana.
- 276
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Paul Ragas, DDS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1750591277), first enumerated 05/23/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 276 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1750591277 · General Practice Dentistry
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1750591277
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 124K General Practice
- RX-LIGHT 276
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,467 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Marlin Rekow, DDS · 2007
Paul Ragas, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
276 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Paul Ragas, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
276 229% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750591277 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Dentistry |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
276
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 285.733
- Total Day Supply
- 3,846
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 62 (22.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 60
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 48, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Ragas, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
123 claims
- Amoxicillin 39
Amoxicillin
39 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 34
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
34 claims
- Ibuprofen 30
Ibuprofen
30 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 25
Acetaminophen-Codeine
25 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 123 |
| Amoxicillin | 39 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 34 |
| Ibuprofen | 30 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 25 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 12 |
* 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 Ragas, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.
123,581
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Ragas, DDS's 276 claims are above the specialty average of 84.
Nationwide General Practice Dentistry peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ragas, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ragas.
One of 1,467 General Practice Dentistry providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Funmi Abosede
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Madison Ackel
DDS
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Blaine Adams
DDS
Lockport, LA
Dr. Marcie Adams
DDS
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Michael Adams
DDS
Gretna, LA
Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Ragas, DDS's specialty? ▼
Paul Ragas, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in Marrero, Louisiana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Paul Ragas, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Paul Ragas, DDS wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Ragas, DDS located? ▼
Paul Ragas, DDS is located at 2100 BARATARIA BLVD, Marrero, LA, 70072. Phone: (504) 340-5263.
What is Paul Ragas, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Paul Ragas, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750591277, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does Paul Ragas, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Ragas, DDS had 62 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.5%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 123,581 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Ragas, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paul Ragas, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Ragas, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Ragas, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Ragas, DDS's credentials? ▼
Paul Ragas, DDS's NPI is 1750591277 with credentials DDS. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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