Lavendra Shootes, DDS
NPI 1700092418 · General Practice Dentistry · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lavendra Shootes, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1700092418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700092418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DN012513 (GA)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 136 | 105 |
| Cephalexin | 103 | 87 |
| Naproxen | 92 | 75 |
| Prednisone | 48 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,500 across 6 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
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lavendra Shootes's NPI number?
- Lavendra Shootes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700092418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lavendra Shootes's specialty?
- Lavendra Shootes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Lavendra Shootes located?
- Lavendra Shootes's practice location on file with NPPES is 314 W Oglethorpe Blvd Ste 102, Albany, GA 31701-1483.
- What is Lavendra Shootes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lavendra Shootes is (229) 647-6441.
- Does Lavendra Shootes accept Medicare?
- Lavendra Shootes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lavendra Shootes's NPI active?
- Yes — Lavendra Shootes's NPI (1700092418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.