2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1982796504 DDS
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STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in ALBANY, California. 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$938
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in ALBANY, California.

35
Part D claims, 2023
$938
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.

STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

35 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1982796504

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Dentistry share within California

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 730 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706, with a listed phone of (510) 525-2899. NPI 1982796504 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOBAYASHI 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $206 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

730 KAINS AVE
ALBANY, CA 94706

Provider Details

NPI 1982796504
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

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 STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$938

Largest payer

Dentsply Sirona Inc

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS. To verify STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

35
Total Claims
$206
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37
Total Day Supply
358
Generic Drug Cost
$199
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
15

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in California

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's specialty?
STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in ALBANY, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $206 in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS located?
STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS is located at 730 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706. Phone: (510) 525-2899.
What is STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's NPI number?
STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982796504, issued on 09/29/2006.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS'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 STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS accept Medicare?
STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's credentials?
STEVEN KOBAYASHI, DDS's NPI is 1982796504 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

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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