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James A Diperna
Periodontics · Pittsburgh, PA · NPI 1427061985
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$2,946.18
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $125 in 2025
The $125 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Periodontics provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $111).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Dentsply LLC $1,800.00
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. $373.54
- Zimvie INC. $310.72
- Dentsply Sirona INC $271.69
- Salvin Dental Specialties, INC. $77.31
- Implant Direct Sybron International LLC $68.58
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Implant Dentistry Cerec Tapered Screw-Vent Gentlewave G4 Console
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw James Diperna listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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