Shira Scholten, DMD
NPI 1629667266 · General Practice Dentistry · Los Angeles, CA
Shira Scholten, DMD is a General Practice Dentistry provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1629667266).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629667266
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DMD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10562 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 283 | 224 |
| Amoxicillin | 266 | 204 |
| Ibuprofen | 160 | 131 |
| Cephalexin | 35 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 15 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$362 across 2 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
- 2021-01-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shira Scholten's NPI number?
- Shira Scholten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629667266, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shira Scholten's specialty?
- Shira Scholten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Shira Scholten located?
- Shira Scholten's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 S Broadway Apt 302, Los Angeles, CA 90015-4322.
- What is Shira Scholten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shira Scholten is (302) 528-4340.
- Is Shira Scholten's NPI active?
- Yes — Shira Scholten's NPI (1629667266) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.