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YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS

Dentist in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims across 25 beneficiaries .

What stands out: YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/05/2006

NPI 1518069962

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Dentist share within Nebraska

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

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).

YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1518069962. 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.

YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 630 N COTNER BLVD, LINCOLN, NE, 68505, with a listed phone of (402) 466-1333. NPI 1518069962 was issued on 09/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMEKU 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $164 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.

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

630 N COTNER BLVD
LINCOLN, NE 68505

Provider Details

NPI 1518069962
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/05/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

36
Total Claims
$164
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36
Total Day Supply
309
Generic Drug Cost
$103
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96

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
22

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

Dentist Overview

How YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

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

YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's specialty?
YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: DDS.
How much does YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $164 in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS located?
YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS is located at 630 N COTNER BLVD, LINCOLN, NE, 68505. Phone: (402) 466-1333.
What is YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's NPI number?
YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518069962, issued on 09/05/2006.
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 YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS accept Medicare?
YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's credentials?
YOSHIHARU AMEKU, DDS's NPI is 1518069962 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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