NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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DR. D.D.S. Richard Matthew Terasaki |
Individual |
1606 N Virginia St Port Lavaca, TX |
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D.D.S. Gillian V. Kwi |
Individual |
1112 Half League Rd Port Lavaca, TX |
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DR. DMD Steve Garcia |
Individual |
204 State Highway 35 S Port Lavaca, TX |
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DR. DDS Bryce Allen O'donnell |
Individual |
1606 N Virginia St Port Lavaca, TX |
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Port Lavaca Smiles Pllc |
Organization |
233 Calhoun Plz Port Lavaca, TX |
|
Port Lavaca Dentistry, Pllc |
Organization |
1606 N Virginia St Port Lavaca, TX |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 122300000X |
Display Name | Dentist |
Taxonomy Group | Dental Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Dentist |
Definition | A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |