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RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.

Public Health Dentistry in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. 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
443
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84
What the federal data reveals: RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. is a Public Health Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 443 claims across 78 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. filed 443 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2012

NPI 1689929184

Primary specialty

Public Health Dentistry

Niche

1,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

443 427% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Public Health Dentistry share within Oklahoma

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

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.

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RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. is a Public Health Dentistry provider practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1689929184. 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.

RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 1201 N STONEWALL AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73117, with a listed phone of (405) 271-5714. NPI 1689929184 was issued on 07/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARAM 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 443 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K 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

1201 N STONEWALL AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73117

Provider Details

NPI 1689929184
Specialty Public Health Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - OU DENITSTRY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

443
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
578
Total Day Supply
15,927
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
74% female / 26% 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
Dexamethasone
138
Nystatin
130
Pilocarpine Hcl
41
Fluocinonide
38
Cevimeline Hcl
32
Tizanidine Hcl
20
Tacrolimus
19
Clobetasol Propionate
11

* 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 RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. 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

RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s 443 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s specialty?
RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. wrote 443 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. located?
RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. is located at 1201 N STONEWALL AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73117. Phone: (405) 271-5714.
What is RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689929184, issued on 07/20/2012.
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 RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Nystatin, Pilocarpine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
RONALD FARAM, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 443 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s credentials?
RONALD FARAM, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1689929184 with credentials D.D.S.. 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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