Frank Avason, DMD MS PA
NPI 1609848910 · General Practice Dentistry · Denver, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Avason, DMD MS PA is a General Practice Dentistry provider in Denver, NC (NPI 1609848910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609848910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DMD MS PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7101 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 162 | 114 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 66 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 10 records (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
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2017-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Avason's NPI number?
- Frank Avason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609848910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Avason's specialty?
- Frank Avason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Frank Avason located?
- Frank Avason's practice location on file with NPPES is 7476 Waterside Loop Rd, Denver, NC 28037-7593.
- What is Frank Avason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Avason is (704) 820-9797.
- Does Frank Avason accept Medicare?
- Frank Avason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Avason's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Avason's NPI (1609848910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.