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2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1659600419 DDS/MD
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,631 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), 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
564
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD filed 564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
- 564
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
564 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Vera Cooke, DDS/MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
564 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist). Verify directly:
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).
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DDS/MD credentials at 69 PARKER ST STE A, Newburyport, MA, 01950, with a listed phone of (978) 465-3400. NPI 1659600419 was issued on 12/08/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.4%.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,631 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 378 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 | 1659600419 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DDS/MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/08/2009 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Vera Cooke, DDS/MD. To verify Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts 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.
564
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 570
- Total Day Supply
- 6,169
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 70 (12.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 212
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vera Cooke, DDS/MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
193 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
90 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 65
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
65 claims
- Azithromycin 60
Azithromycin
60 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 55
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
55 claims
- Lorazepam 16
Lorazepam
16 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 12
Amlodipine Besylate
12 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 12
Atorvastatin Calcium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 193 |
| Amoxicillin | 90 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 65 |
| Azithromycin | 60 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 55 |
| Lorazepam | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Vera Cooke, DDS/MD fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,631
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's 564 claims are above the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cooke.
Dr. Andrew Abela
DDS
Winchester, MA
Dr. Jason Adam
DDS
Boston, MA
Dr. Salim Afshar
DMD, MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Barry Agranat
DMD
Watertown, MA
Dr. Imran Ahson
D.M.D.
Danvers, MA
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's specialty? ▼
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Credentials: DDS/MD.
How much does Vera Cooke, DDS/MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vera Cooke, DDS/MD wrote 564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is Vera Cooke, DDS/MD located? ▼
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD is located at 69 PARKER ST STE A, Newburyport, MA, 01950. Phone: (978) 465-3400.
What is Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's NPI number? ▼
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659600419, issued on 12/08/2009.
Does Vera Cooke, DDS/MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vera Cooke, DDS/MD had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.4%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,631 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vera Cooke, DDS/MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vera Cooke, DDS/MD accept Medicare? ▼
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 564 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's credentials? ▼
Vera Cooke, DDS/MD's NPI is 1659600419 with credentials DDS/MD. 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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