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2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1740698992 D.D.S.
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Dentist in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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
113
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
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
Samuel Kim, D.D.S. filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
- 113
- Part D claims, 2023
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Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
113 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 Samuel Kim, D.D.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
113 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Dentist compares to other specialties among Iowa 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).
Samuel Kim, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 3722 CEDAR HEIGHTS DR, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613, with a listed phone of (319) 266-7559. NPI 1740698992 was issued on 07/31/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $593 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
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 | 1740698992 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | D.D.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/31/2014 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
113
Total Claims
$593
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 122
- Total Day Supply
- 1,804
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $358
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (19.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Kim, D.D.S. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
39 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
26 claims
- Sodium Fluoride
Sodium Fluoride
18 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 11
Acetaminophen-Codeine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 39 |
| Amoxicillin | 26 |
| Sodium Fluoride Fluoride (Sodium) | 18 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Samuel Kim, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
93,793
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s 113 claims are above the specialty average of 87.
Nearby Dentist Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
Dr. Jeffrey Aagaard
DDS
West Des Moines, IA
Dr. Rebecca Acton
DMD
Blue Grass, IA
Laura Adam
Albia, IA
Dr. Amanda Adams
DDS
Fort Dodge, IA
Dr. Eric Adams
DDS
Cedar Falls, IA
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 Iowa 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 Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s specialty? ▼
Samuel Kim, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does Samuel Kim, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Samuel Kim, D.D.S. wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $593 in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is Samuel Kim, D.D.S. located? ▼
Samuel Kim, D.D.S. is located at 3722 CEDAR HEIGHTS DR, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613. Phone: (319) 266-7559.
What is Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s NPI number? ▼
Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740698992, issued on 07/31/2014.
Does Samuel Kim, D.D.S. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samuel Kim, D.D.S. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
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 Samuel Kim, D.D.S. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Sodium Fluoride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Kim, D.D.S. accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Kim, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s credentials? ▼
Samuel Kim, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1740698992 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
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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