NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Public Health Dentistry NPI 1285202531 DMD
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Public Health Dentistry in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,129 in Public Health 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 78
What the federal data shows
Pooja Dara, DMD filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Public Health Dentistry in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- 138
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Pooja Dara, DMD
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 1285202531), first enumerated 06/14/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 138 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 1285202531 · Public Health Dentistry
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1285202531
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-NARROW 1,129
- RX-LIGHT 138
- BOOK-THIN 32 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Edna Loera · 2021
Pooja Dara, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
138 ≥ 34th percentile 34% 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 Pooja Dara, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Public Health Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
138 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 | 1285202531 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Public Health Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/14/2021 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
138
Total Claims
$537
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 138.033
- Total Day Supply
- 1,624
- Generic Drug Cost
- $537
- Antibiotic Claims
- 57
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 23, 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 Pooja Dara, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
51 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
50 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 51 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 50 |
| Ibuprofen | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Public Health Dentistry Overview
How Pooja Dara, DMD fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.
1,129
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
78
Avg Claims per Provider
Pooja Dara, DMD's 138 claims are above the specialty average of 78.
Nationwide Public Health Dentistry peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Dara, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dara.
One of 32 Public Health Dentistry providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Whitney Bair
DDS
Springfield, MO
Dr. Robert Best
D.D.S.
Hannibal, MO
Dr. Ellen Blattel
D.D.S.
House Springs, MO
Dr. Chyrelle Blount
DDS
Forsyth, MO
Dr. Michelle Bui
DDS
Kansas City, MO
Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pooja Dara, DMD's specialty? ▼
Pooja Dara, DMD specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: DMD.
How much does Pooja Dara, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Pooja Dara, DMD wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $537 in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is Pooja Dara, DMD located? ▼
Pooja Dara, DMD is located at 5701 DELMAR BLVD, Saint Louis, MO, 63112. Phone: (314) 477-1891.
What is Pooja Dara, DMD's NPI number? ▼
Pooja Dara, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285202531, issued on 06/14/2021.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,129 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 78 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pooja Dara, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Pooja Dara, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pooja Dara, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
Pooja Dara, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pooja Dara, DMD's credentials? ▼
Pooja Dara, DMD's NPI is 1285202531 with credentials DMD. 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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