2026 NPPES data Endodontics NPI 1578638946 DMD, MS
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THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS

Endodontics in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota. 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
83
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
Industry payments
$10.0K
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS is a Endodontics ([object Object]) practicing in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 83 claims across 72 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $10.0K across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS filed 83 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota.

83
Part D claims, 2023
$10.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2006

NPI 1578638946

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

83 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Endodontics share within Minnesota

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — 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).

THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS is a Endodontics provider practicing in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD, MS. NPI: 1578638946. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding DMD, MS credentials at 3401 HIGHWAY 169 N, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55441, with a listed phone of (763) 559-0859. NPI 1578638946 was issued on 11/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARN 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 83 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $578 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.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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

3401 HIGHWAY 169 N
PLYMOUTH, MN 55441

Provider Details

NPI 1578638946
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials DMD, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2006

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 THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$10.0K

Largest payer

Sonendo Inc

Most common payment type

Education

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.

83
Total Claims
$578
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
889
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$578
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

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
59

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

Endodontics Overview

How THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's 83 claims are below the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Endodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's specialty?
THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS specializes in Endodontics and practices in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: DMD, MS.
How much does THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS wrote 83 Medicare Part D claims totaling $578 in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS located?
THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS is located at 3401 HIGHWAY 169 N, PLYMOUTH, MN, 55441. Phone: (763) 559-0859.
What is THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's NPI number?
THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578638946, issued on 11/21/2006.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS'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 THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS accept Medicare?
THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 83 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's credentials?
THOMAS KARN, DMD, MS's NPI is 1578638946 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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