Taxonomy Code 126800000X(126800000x)
Dental Assistant. Providers: 2
Dental Assistant Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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RDA Sonia Escalera |
Individual |
500 S Chinowth St Visalia, CA |
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Carmen Cano |
Individual |
500 S Chinowth St Ste 201 Visalia, CA |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
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 | 126800000X |
| Display Name | Dental Assistant |
| Taxonomy Group | Dental Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Dental Assistant |
| Definition | An individual who may or may not have completed an accredited dental assisting education program and who aids the dentist in providing patient care services and performs other nonclinical duties in the dental office or other patient care facility. The scope of the patient care functions that may be legally delegated to the dental assistant varies based on the needs of the dentist the educational preparation of the dental assistant and state dental practice acts and regulations. Patient care services are provided under the supervision of a dentist. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental assistant should be used to describe this dental auxiliary. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |