David Nicholls, D.D.S.
NPI 1215940952 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Mission Viejo, CA
David Nicholls, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Mission Viejo, CA (NPI 1215940952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215940952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33505 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 120 | 90 |
| Amoxicillin | 117 | 104 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 90 | 53 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 52 | 45 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nicholls's NPI number?
- David Nicholls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215940952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nicholls's specialty?
- David Nicholls is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is David Nicholls located?
- David Nicholls's practice location on file with NPPES is 26302 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-5313.
- What is David Nicholls's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nicholls is (949) 586-7000.
- Is David Nicholls's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nicholls's NPI (1215940952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.