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RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD

Public Health Dentistry in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84

What the federal data shows

RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health Dentistry in WORCESTER, Massachusetts.

130
Part D claims, 2023

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RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

130 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 RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1811915267

Primary specialty

Public Health Dentistry

Niche

1,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Public Health Dentistry share within Massachusetts

1. Public Health Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health Dentistry share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health 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).

RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 898 GRAFTON ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01604, with a listed phone of (508) 753-5115. NPI 1811915267 was issued on 07/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAHAKIAN 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $796 in drug spend. 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.

Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,104 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 84 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

898 GRAFTON ST
WORCESTER, MA 01604

Provider Details

NPI 1811915267
Specialty Public Health Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD. To verify RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts 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.

130
Total Claims
$796
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
136
Total Day Supply
1,764
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$280
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
77
Sodium Fluoride
Fluoride (Sodium)
17
Clindamycin Hcl
13

* 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 RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.

1,104
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider

RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's 130 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's specialty?
RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. Credentials: DMD.
How much does RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $796 in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD located?
RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD is located at 898 GRAFTON ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01604. Phone: (508) 753-5115.
What is RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's NPI number?
RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811915267, issued on 07/17/2006.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 1,104 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Sodium Fluoride, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD accept Medicare?
RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's credentials?
RALPH SAHAKIAN, DMD's NPI is 1811915267 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.
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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