2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry NPI 1912969502 DMD, MS
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THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
105
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry avg: 303
Industry payments
$67.1
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS filed 105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry in CHARLESTON, South Carolina.

105
Part D claims, 2023
$67.1
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

105 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2006

NPI 1912969502

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry

Niche

690 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

105 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 303

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within South Carolina

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 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).

THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider holding DMD, MS credentials at 173 ASHLEY AVENUE MSC 507, CHARLESTON, SC, 29401, with a listed phone of (843) 792-8723. NPI 1912969502 was issued on 04/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALES 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 105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 690 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 303 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

173 ASHLEY AVENUE MSC 507
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Provider Details

NPI 1912969502
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Credentials DMD, MS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2006

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 THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$67

Largest payer

Theratechnologies 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

105
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
111
Total Day Supply
2,367
Generic Drug Cost
$921

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
58% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 19, 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
Meloxicam
31
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Overview

How THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry landscape nationally.

690
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in US
48
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
303
Avg Claims per Provider

THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's 105 claims are below the specialty average of 303.

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GONZALES.

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's specialty?
THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: DMD, MS.
How much does THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS wrote 105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS located?
THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS is located at 173 ASHLEY AVENUE MSC 507, CHARLESTON, SC, 29401. Phone: (843) 792-8723.
What is THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's NPI number?
THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912969502, issued on 04/06/2006.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 690 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry providers across 48 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry provider writes 303 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS accept Medicare?
THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 105 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's credentials?
THERESA GONZALES, DMD, MS's NPI is 1912969502 with credentials DMD, MS. 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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