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PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD

Orofacial Pain Dentistry in BETHESDA, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD is a Orofacial Pain Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland .

What stands out: PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD specializes in Orofacial Pain Dentistry and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2010

NPI 1972817542

Primary specialty

Orofacial Pain Dentistry

Rare

115 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orofacial Pain Dentistry compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orofacial Pain Dentistry share within Maryland

1. Orofacial Pain Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orofacial Pain Dentistry share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orofacial Pain Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orofacial Pain Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orofacial Pain Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orofacial Pain 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.

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PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD is a Orofacial Pain Dentistry provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1972817542. 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.

PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orofacial Pain Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 8955 WOOD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20889, with a listed phone of (301) 295-1495. NPI 1972817542 was issued on 08/05/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRIDDLE 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Orofacial Pain Dentistry providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Orofacial Pain Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 115 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 96 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

8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889

Provider Details

NPI 1972817542
Specialty Orofacial Pain Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2010

Orofacial Pain Dentistry Overview

How PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD fits within the Orofacial Pain Dentistry landscape nationally.

115
Orofacial Pain Dentistry Providers in US
29
States with Orofacial Pain Dentistry
96
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Orofacial Pain Dentistry Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Orofacial Pain Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD's specialty?
PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD specializes in Orofacial Pain Dentistry and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: DMD.
Where is PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD located?
PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD is located at 8955 WOOD RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20889. Phone: (301) 295-1495.
What is PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD's NPI number?
PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972817542, issued on 08/05/2010.
How many Orofacial Pain Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 115 Orofacial Pain Dentistry providers across 29 states in the US. The average Orofacial Pain Dentistry provider writes 96 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD accept Medicare?
PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD's credentials?
PRESTON CRIDDLE, DMD's NPI is 1972817542 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

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.
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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