2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1558622019 D.M.D.
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TYLER AMES, D.M.D.

General Practice Dentistry in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: TYLER AMES, D.M.D. is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 80 claims across 51 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: TYLER AMES, D.M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TYLER AMES, D.M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2012

NPI 1558622019

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Dentistry national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Dentistry) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (General Practice Dentistry) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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TYLER AMES, D.M.D. is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.M.D.. NPI: 1558622019. 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.

TYLER AMES, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-2000. NPI 1558622019 was issued on 05/31/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMES 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 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $921 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1558622019
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TYLER AMES, D.M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

80
Total Claims
$921
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
85
Total Day Supply
1,582
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$437
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
21
Prevident
Fluoride (Sodium)
16

* 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 TYLER AMES, D.M.D. 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

TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s 80 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s specialty?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does TYLER AMES, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TYLER AMES, D.M.D. wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $921 in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
What is TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TYLER AMES, D.M.D. located?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-2000.
What is TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558622019, issued on 05/31/2012.
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 TYLER AMES, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Prevident. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TYLER AMES, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s credentials?
TYLER AMES, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1558622019 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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