NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1396275715
Verify on CMS → Scott Arter
Dentist in Cortez, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 95,573 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 90
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Scott Arter filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Dentist in Cortez, Colorado.
- 47
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Scott Arter
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396275715), first enumerated 06/18/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 47 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1396275715 · Dentist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1396275715
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 96K Dentist
- RX-TRACE 47
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,038 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Evan Frisbee · 2017
Scott Arter's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
47 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Scott Arter?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
47 48% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Dentist compares to other specialties among Colorado 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).
Practice Address
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 2024.
47
Total Claims
$303
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 61.6
- Total Day Supply
- 1,144
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $122
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.89
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 22 |
* 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.
95,573
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
90
Avg Claims per Provider
Scott Arter's 47 claims are below the specialty average of 90.
Nationwide Dentist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Arter, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Dentist Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arter.
One of 2,038 Dentist providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Paul Abbey
DDS
Longmont, CO
Margaret Abbott
Aurora, CO
Dr. Mitra Abdi
DDS
Denver, CO
Dr. Wameedh Abdulameer
D.D.S
Denver, CO
Dr. Anna Abele
DMD
Lakewood, CO
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 2024, Scott Arter wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $303 in drug costs for 34 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 95,573 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 90 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Scott Arter prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Scott Arter's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. 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 47 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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