Dentist
There are 12784 active dentist providers in the United States, distributed across 64 states. The 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 tis
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 193 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 117 providers
- BOSTON, MA 100 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 86 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 83 providers
- DALLAS, TX 81 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 78 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 77 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 75 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 67 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 66 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 61 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 61 providers
- LOUISVILLE, KY 57 providers
- TIJUANA, BC 57 providers
- DENVER, CO 54 providers
- GAINESVILLE, FL 52 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 50 providers
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 49 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 49 providers
About dentist
The 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.
Frequently asked
What does a dentist provider do?
Dentist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a dentist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.