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Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1942298443 D.D.S., M.S.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Wilmington, North 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 688 in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry, 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
67
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry avg: 303
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. filed 67 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in Wilmington, North Carolina, prescribing 76% generic.
- 67
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- generic prescribing
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Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
67 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
67 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among North 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry. 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.
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Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider holding D.D.S., M.S. credentials at 1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Wilmington, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 762-2618. NPI 1942298443 was issued on 10/10/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 688 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 303 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 | 1942298443 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry |
| Credentials | D.D.S., M.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/10/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. - brand share 24.0%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 67 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
67
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 77
- Total Day Supply
- 2,303
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview
How Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.
688
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
303
Avg Claims per Provider
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s 67 claims are below the specialty average of 303.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gaitros.
Sara Albastoni
Chapel Hill, NC
Leen Alqudah
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Bobby Collins
DDS, MS
Greenville, NC
Dr. Alice Curran
DMD
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Derek Eaton
D.D.S.
Gastonia, NC
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s specialty? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: D.D.S., M.S..
How much does Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. located? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. is located at 1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Wilmington, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 762-2618.
What is Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942298443, issued on 10/10/2005.
Does Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 688 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 303 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s credentials? ▼
Ronald Gaitros, D.D.S., M.S.'s NPI is 1942298443 with credentials D.D.S., M.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
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).
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