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WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS

Dentist in MACON, Georgia. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in MACON, Georgia.

143
Part D claims, 2023

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WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

143 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2006

NPI 1578578027

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Dentist share within Georgia

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 238 EMERY HWY, MACON, GA, 31217, with a listed phone of (478) 746-4636. NPI 1578578027 was issued on 07/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIPP 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $490 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.0%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

238 EMERY HWY
MACON, GA 31217

Provider Details

NPI 1578578027
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/30/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

143
Total Claims
$490
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
143
Total Day Supply
893
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$490
Opioid Claims
20 (14.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 26, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
75
Ibuprofen
25
Clindamycin Hcl
23
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
20

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

Dentist Overview

How WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's 143 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's specialty?
WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in MACON, Georgia. Credentials: DDS.
How much does WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $490 in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS located?
WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS is located at 238 EMERY HWY, MACON, GA, 31217. Phone: (478) 746-4636.
What is WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's NPI number?
WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578578027, issued on 07/30/2006.
Does WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.0%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS accept Medicare?
WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's credentials?
WILLIAM SHIPP, DDS's NPI is 1578578027 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.

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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