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PAULA COTHRAN, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. 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
104
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82

What the federal data shows

PAULA COTHRAN, DDS filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma.

104
Part D claims, 2023

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PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

104 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAULA COTHRAN, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2006

NPI 1699838789

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

104 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Oklahoma

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

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).

PAULA COTHRAN, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1699838789. 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.

PAULA COTHRAN, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 1001 SW 74TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73139, with a listed phone of (405) 634-4188. NPI 1699838789 was issued on 12/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTHRAN 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 104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $649 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%. 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

1001 SW 74TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139

Provider Details

NPI 1699838789
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/19/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

104
Total Claims
$649
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
960
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$649
Opioid Claims
21 (20.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

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
58
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21

* 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 PAULA COTHRAN, DDS 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

PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's 104 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's specialty?
PAULA COTHRAN, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Credentials: DDS.
How much does PAULA COTHRAN, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA COTHRAN, DDS wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $649 in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA COTHRAN, DDS located?
PAULA COTHRAN, DDS is located at 1001 SW 74TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73139. Phone: (405) 634-4188.
What is PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's NPI number?
PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699838789, issued on 12/19/2006.
Does PAULA COTHRAN, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAULA COTHRAN, DDS had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%.
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 PAULA COTHRAN, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA COTHRAN, DDS accept Medicare?
PAULA COTHRAN, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's credentials?
PAULA COTHRAN, DDS's NPI is 1699838789 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

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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