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Active
2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1164737524 DDS
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Dentist in Chester, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 93,793 in Dentist, 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$14.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ricky Cremeans, DDS filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Chester, South Carolina.
- 156
- Part D claims, 2023
- $14.14
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Ricky Cremeans, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
156 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ricky Cremeans, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
156 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Dentist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dentist. Verify directly:
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).
Ricky Cremeans, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 701 WILSON ST, Chester, SC, 29706, with a listed phone of (803) 581-3555. NPI 1164737524 was issued on 08/10/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $687 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.4%.
Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,793 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1164737524 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/10/2010 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Ricky Cremeans, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$14
Largest payer
Dentsply Sirona Inc
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
156
Total Claims
$687
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 156
- Total Day Supply
- 938
- Generic Drug Cost
- $617
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (24.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 97
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ricky Cremeans, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
78 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
35 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 16
Clindamycin Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 78 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Ricky Cremeans, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
93,793
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider
Ricky Cremeans, DDS's 156 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 Cremeans.
Dr. Austin Abellana
D.M.D
Woodruff, SC
Dr. Amelia Abercrombie
DMD
Sumter, SC
Dr. Wilson Ackerman
DMD
Greenwood, SC
Dr. Alec Adams
DMD
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Debra Adams
DMD
Mt Pleasant, SC
Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricky Cremeans, DDS's specialty? ▼
Ricky Cremeans, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in Chester, South Carolina. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Ricky Cremeans, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ricky Cremeans, DDS wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $687 in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is Ricky Cremeans, DDS located? ▼
Ricky Cremeans, DDS is located at 701 WILSON ST, Chester, SC, 29706. Phone: (803) 581-3555.
What is Ricky Cremeans, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Ricky Cremeans, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164737524, issued on 08/10/2010.
Does Ricky Cremeans, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ricky Cremeans, DDS had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.4%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 93,793 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ricky Cremeans, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ricky Cremeans, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ricky Cremeans, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Ricky Cremeans, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ricky Cremeans, DDS's credentials? ▼
Ricky Cremeans, DDS's NPI is 1164737524 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
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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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