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2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1982719639 DMD
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama.
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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 422 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
William Buck, DMD filed 1,361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1K
- 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.
William Buck, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,361 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 William Buck, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
1,361 260% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Alabama 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).
William Buck, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DMD credentials at 1112 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 933-1331. NPI 1982719639 was issued on 08/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 422 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.0%.
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 | 1982719639 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/21/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,361
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
422
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,361
- Total Day Supply
- 7,929
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 422 (31.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 482
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 78, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 124, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Buck, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
372 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
327 claims
- Promethazine Hcl
Promethazine Hcl
184 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
157 claims
- Methylprednisolone 78
Methylprednisolone
78 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 76
Clindamycin Hcl
76 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 40
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
40 claims
- Cephalexin 30
Cephalexin
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 372 |
| Amoxicillin | 327 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 184 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 157 |
| Methylprednisolone | 78 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 76 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 40 |
| Cephalexin | 30 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 19 |
* 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 William Buck, DMD 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
William Buck, DMD's 1,361 claims are above the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buck.
Dr. Rocklin Alling
DDS
Vestavia Hills, AL
Dr. David Ashley
MD, DMD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Warren Bailey
D.M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Gregory Bess
M.D., D.M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. George Bradford
D.M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama 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 William Buck, DMD's specialty? ▼
William Buck, DMD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: DMD.
How much does William Buck, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Buck, DMD wrote 1,361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 422 beneficiaries.
Where is William Buck, DMD located? ▼
William Buck, DMD is located at 1112 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 933-1331.
What is William Buck, DMD's NPI number? ▼
William Buck, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982719639, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does William Buck, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, William Buck, DMD had 422 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.0%.
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 William Buck, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Buck, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin, Promethazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Buck, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
William Buck, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,361 Part D claims and 422 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Buck, DMD's credentials? ▼
William Buck, DMD's NPI is 1982719639 with credentials DMD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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