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RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS

Periodontics in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
29
Medicare Part D claims · Periodontics avg: 264

What the federal data shows

RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in HOUSTON, Texas.

29
Part D claims, 2023

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RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

29 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2006

NPI 1437160892

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Periodontics share within Texas

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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).

RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1437160892. 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.

RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 207, HOUSTON, TX, 77081, with a listed phone of (713) 771-7101. NPI 1437160892 was issued on 08/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WAGHALTER 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 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 207
HOUSTON, TX 77081

Provider Details

NPI 1437160892
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2006

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS. To verify RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas 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.

29
Total Claims
$131
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37
Total Day Supply
776
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$131

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Periodontics Overview

How RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's 29 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Texas

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

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's specialty?
RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: DDS.
How much does RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS located?
RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS is located at 6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 207, HOUSTON, TX, 77081. Phone: (713) 771-7101.
What is RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's NPI number?
RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437160892, issued on 08/11/2006.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS accept Medicare?
RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's credentials?
RICHARD WAGHALTER, DDS's NPI is 1437160892 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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