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2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1629164025 DDS
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Merrillville, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,631 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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
808
Medicare Part D claims · 315 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Industry payments
$200.41
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephen Fairchild, DDS filed 808 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Merrillville, Indiana.
- 808
- Part D claims, 2023
- $200.41
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Stephen Fairchild, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
808 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Stephen Fairchild, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
808 114% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Surgery (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).
Stephen Fairchild, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DDS credentials at 8691 CONNECTICUT STREET, Merrillville, IN, 46410, with a listed phone of (219) 757-5700. NPI 1629164025 was issued on 10/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 808 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 315 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,631 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 378 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 | 1629164025 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Fairchild, DDS 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.
Aspire Oms, LLC
Merrillville, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Stephen Fairchild, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$200
Largest payer
Straumann USA LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
808
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
315
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 809
- Total Day Supply
- 8,877
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 74 (9.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 338
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 146, 75-84: 124, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Fairchild, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
368 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
254 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 57
Tramadol Hcl
57 claims
- Azithromycin 54
Azithromycin
54 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
16 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 368 |
| Amoxicillin | 254 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 54 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 12 |
* 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 Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Stephen Fairchild, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,631
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Fairchild, DDS's 808 claims are above the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fairchild.
Dr. John Adelsperger
D.D.S.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Bernard Asdell
D.D.S.
South Bend, IN
Dr. Franklin Awah
D.D.S., MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Michael Bagnoli
Lafayette, IN
Dr. David Beams
D.D.S.
Auburn, IN
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Fairchild, DDS's specialty? ▼
Stephen Fairchild, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Merrillville, Indiana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Stephen Fairchild, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Fairchild, DDS wrote 808 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 315 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Fairchild, DDS located? ▼
Stephen Fairchild, DDS is located at 8691 CONNECTICUT STREET, Merrillville, IN, 46410. Phone: (219) 757-5700.
What is Stephen Fairchild, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Fairchild, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629164025, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does Stephen Fairchild, DDS prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Fairchild, DDS had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,631 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Fairchild, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Fairchild, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Fairchild, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Fairchild, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 808 Part D claims and 315 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Fairchild, DDS's credentials? ▼
Stephen Fairchild, DDS's NPI is 1629164025 with credentials DDS. 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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