NPI age
16 years
Enumerated 2009-06-16
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Joe Embry Eckford JR., DDS
Eckford is 1 of 2072 dentist providers in Houston and 1 of 15661 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Dentist
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2018-06-05
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 15661 active dentist providers in Texas.
NPI age
16 years
↑ 2 yr above median (14 yr)
State licenses
1 state
5% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
2
In the 13% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2009 → 2026
2009-06Enumerated in NPPES
2009
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
10019 S Main St, A6
Houston, TX 77025
Mailing address
10019 S Main St, A6
Houston, TX 770255256
Specialties
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Dentist PrimaryA general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
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DentistA 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...
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesA supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (TX) | 211820007 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 4 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
Recently enumerated nearby: 11 new dentist providers have been added in Houston in the last 180 days.
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