NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2006-03-31
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Lance A. Read, D.D.S.
Read is 1 of 9 dentist providers in Temple and 1 of 935 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Dentist
Plus 1 subspecialty
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2020-05-07
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 935 active dentist providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
↑ 3 yr above median (17 yr)
State licenses
1 state
11% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
1
In the 31% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-03Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 765080001
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
Specialties
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Dentist PrimaryThe specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
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Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | 83X679 | BLUE SHIELD |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1981 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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