Edward Defuria, DDS
NPI 1871794594 · Dentist · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Defuria, DDS is a Dentist provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1871794594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871794594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- DentistDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036910 (NY)
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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 406 | 179 |
| Amoxicillin | 174 | 142 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 112 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 22 |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Sodium Fluoride | 13 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11 |
| Lorazepam | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 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
- 2007-05-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Defuria's NPI number?
- Edward Defuria's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871794594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Defuria's specialty?
- Edward Defuria is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dentist (Dental Providers).
- Where is Edward Defuria located?
- Edward Defuria's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208.
- What is Edward Defuria's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Defuria is (315) 455-5934.
- Does Edward Defuria accept Medicare?
- Edward Defuria is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Defuria's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Defuria's NPI (1871794594) 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.