2026 NPPES data Periodontics NPI 1407002256 D.M.D.
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THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.

Periodontics in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. 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
937
Medicare Part D claims · 310 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$269.28
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. filed 937 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in SAN ANTONIO, Texas.

937
Part D claims, 2023
$269.28
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 STERIO, D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

937 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2008

NPI 1407002256

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

937 255% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Periodontics share within Texas

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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 STERIO, D.M.D. is a Periodontics provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.M.D.. NPI: 1407002256. 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 STERIO, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 8811 BRAE CREST DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78249, with a listed phone of (978) 852-8491. NPI 1407002256 was issued on 08/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERIO 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 937 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 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

8811 BRAE CREST DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249

Provider Details

NPI 1407002256
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2008

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 STERIO, D.M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$269

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.. To verify THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas 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.

937
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
947
Total Day Supply
14,043
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
16 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
378

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
303
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
296
Flurbiprofen
180
Doxycycline Hyclate
34
Clindamycin Hcl
26
Azithromycin
13
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11

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

Periodontics Overview

How THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s 937 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. specializes in Periodontics and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. wrote 937 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. located?
THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. is located at 8811 BRAE CREST DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78249. Phone: (978) 852-8491.
What is THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407002256, issued on 08/12/2008.
Does THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Flurbiprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 937 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS STERIO, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1407002256 with credentials D.M.D.. 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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