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2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1598972200 D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.
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Periodontics in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,062 in Periodontics, 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
111
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$14.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in Atlanta, Georgia.
- 111
- Part D claims, 2023
- $14.51
- 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.
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
111 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Periodontics
Medicare Part D claims
111 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. credentials at 1150 HAMMOND DR NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328, with a listed phone of (770) 668-9725. NPI 1598972200 was issued on 05/16/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $615 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%.
Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,062 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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 | 1598972200 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Periodontics |
| Credentials | D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/16/2007 |
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 .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15
Largest payer
ZIMVIE 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.
111
Total Claims
$615
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 111
- Total Day Supply
- 987
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $615
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (17.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.71
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
48 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
26 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 48 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 26 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Periodontics Overview
How .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.
6,062
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s 111 claims are below the specialty average of 264.
Nearby Periodontics Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cherry.
Dr. Robert Ackerman
DMD
Thomasville, GA
Dr. Amman Adam
DMD
Norcross, GA
Dr. Alfred Aguero
DMD
Moultrie, GA
Dr. Susan Alexander
DMD
Marietta, GA
Dr. Leroy Alford
D.D.S.
Adairsville, GA
Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s specialty? ▼
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. specializes in Periodontics and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C..
How much does .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $615 in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. located? ▼
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. is located at 1150 HAMMOND DR NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328. Phone: (770) 668-9725.
What is .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s NPI number? ▼
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598972200, issued on 05/16/2007.
Does .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,062 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. accept Medicare? ▼
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify .thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s credentials? ▼
.thomas Cherry, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.'s NPI is 1598972200 with credentials D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C.. 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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