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VU DANG LA, DDS

Periodontics in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
What the federal data reveals: VU DANG LA, DDS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 228 claims across 107 beneficiaries .

What stands out: VU DANG LA, DDS filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VU DANG LA, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2015

NPI 1861857633

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

228 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Periodontics share within Pennsylvania

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

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).

VU DANG LA, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1861857633. 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.

VU DANG LA, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 240 S 40TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 573-6112. NPI 1861857633 was issued on 12/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LA 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 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

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

240 S 40TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Provider Details

NPI 1861857633
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2015

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VU DANG LA, DDS. To verify VU DANG LA, DDS's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.

228
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
238
Total Day Supply
2,924
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
102
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
77
Doxycycline Hyclate
16

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

Periodontics Overview

How VU DANG LA, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

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

VU DANG LA, DDS's 228 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VU DANG LA, DDS's specialty?
VU DANG LA, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DDS.
How much does VU DANG LA, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VU DANG LA, DDS wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
Where is VU DANG LA, DDS located?
VU DANG LA, DDS is located at 240 S 40TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 573-6112.
What is VU DANG LA, DDS's NPI number?
VU DANG LA, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861857633, issued on 12/22/2015.
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 VU DANG LA, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VU DANG LA, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VU DANG LA, DDS accept Medicare?
VU DANG LA, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VU DANG LA, DDS's credentials?
VU DANG LA, DDS's NPI is 1861857633 with credentials DDS. 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.

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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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