2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1811059504 D.M.D.
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RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.

Dentist in WHITMIRE, South Carolina. 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in WHITMIRE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 96 claims across 33 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WHITMIRE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2006

NPI 1811059504

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dentist share within South Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. is a Dentist provider practicing in WHITMIRE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.M.D.. NPI: 1811059504. 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.

RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 115 MAIN ST, WHITMIRE, SC, 29178, with a listed phone of (803) 694-2382. NPI 1811059504 was issued on 12/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLEDSOE 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 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $619 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

115 MAIN ST
WHITMIRE, SC 29178

Provider Details

NPI 1811059504
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

96
Total Claims
$619
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
990
Generic Drug Cost
$586
Opioid Claims
17 (17.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
15
Fluconazole
13

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

Dentist Overview

How RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s 96 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLEDSOE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s specialty?
RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. specializes in Dentist and practices in WHITMIRE, South Carolina. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $619 in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. located?
RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. is located at 115 MAIN ST, WHITMIRE, SC, 29178. Phone: (803) 694-2382.
What is RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811059504, issued on 12/16/2006.
Does RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s credentials?
RICKY BLEDSOE, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1811059504 with credentials D.M.D.. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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