2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1396275715
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SCOTT ARTER

Dentist in CORTEZ, Colorado. 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
76
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT ARTER is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in CORTEZ, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 76 claims across 36 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SCOTT ARTER filed 76 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CORTEZ, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SCOTT ARTER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2017

NPI 1396275715

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

76 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dentist share within Colorado

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

SCOTT ARTER is a Dentist provider practicing in CORTEZ, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1396275715. 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.

SCOTT ARTER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider at 115 N BEECH ST, CORTEZ, CO, 81321, with a listed phone of (303) 717-1923. NPI 1396275715 was issued on 06/18/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARTER 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 76 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $529 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 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

115 N BEECH ST
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Provider Details

NPI 1396275715
Specialty Dentist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2017

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

76
Total Claims
$529
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
87
Total Day Supply
1,473
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$251
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74
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.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
23
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
16
Clinpro 5000
Fluoride (Sodium)
15

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

Dentist Overview

How SCOTT ARTER fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT ARTER's 76 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT ARTER's specialty?
SCOTT ARTER specializes in Dentist and practices in CORTEZ, Colorado.
How much does SCOTT ARTER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT ARTER wrote 76 Medicare Part D claims totaling $529 in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT ARTER located?
SCOTT ARTER is located at 115 N BEECH ST, CORTEZ, CO, 81321. Phone: (303) 717-1923.
What is SCOTT ARTER's NPI number?
SCOTT ARTER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396275715, issued on 06/18/2017.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT ARTER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT ARTER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Clinpro 5000. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT ARTER accept Medicare?
SCOTT ARTER appears in CMS Medicare data with 76 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT ARTER's credentials?
SCOTT ARTER's NPI is 1396275715. 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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