2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1518064401 DMD, MS
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ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS

Periodontics in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
542
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264

What the federal data shows

ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS filed 542 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in NASHVILLE, Tennessee.

542
Part D claims, 2023

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ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

542 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1518064401

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

542 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Periodontics share within Tennessee

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

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).

ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS is a Periodontics provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD, MS. NPI: 1518064401. 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.

ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DMD, MS credentials at 4205 HILLSBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37215, with a listed phone of (615) 297-8973. NPI 1518064401 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PULLIAM 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 542 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.8%. 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

4205 HILLSBORO PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Provider Details

NPI 1518064401
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DMD, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

542
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
542
Total Day Supply
3,054
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
178 (32.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
329

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
247
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
163
Cephalexin
51
Tramadol Hcl
14
Clindamycin Hcl
11

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

Periodontics Overview

How ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

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

ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's 542 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's specialty?
ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS specializes in Periodontics and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: DMD, MS.
How much does ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS wrote 542 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS located?
ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS is located at 4205 HILLSBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37215. Phone: (615) 297-8973.
What is ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's NPI number?
ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518064401, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS had 178 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.8%.
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 ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS accept Medicare?
ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 542 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's credentials?
ROBERT PULLIAM, DMD, MS's NPI is 1518064401 with credentials DMD, MS. 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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