44years
Federal data signals
Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.
High
11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.
1locations
Clean
Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
20beneficiaries
$501
Coverage & verification in Arizona
AHCCCSAdult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.
AHCCCS (also Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit AHCCCSVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- Orthodontist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Taxonomy code
- 1223X0400X
- Credential
- D.D.S
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- UNIV OF CALIF, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
- Graduation year
- 1982
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- Medicare beneficiaries
- 20
- Medicare services
- 33
- Total Medicare payment
- $23,555
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $501
- Number of payments
- 9
Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new AHCCCS patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Albert P Serrano the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
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About orthodontists
What is a orthodontist?
An orthodontist focuses on tooth alignment and jaw position. Most of their day-to-day work involves braces, clear aligners, retainers, and the diagnostic planning behind them. Orthodontists also coordinate care for patients with cleft palate, severe overbite/underbite, or jaw-growth issues that may need surgical orthodontics.
Training. After dental school, an orthodontist completes a 2- to 3-year accredited residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Many also pass the American Board of Orthodontics certifying exam (board-certified status is voluntary).
More about orthodontistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Albert P Serrano's NPI?
Albert P Serrano has the National Provider Identifier 1366783060. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Albert P Serrano accept Medicare?
Yes. Albert P Serrano is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Albert P Serrano accept AHCCCS?
We do not have a verified AHCCCS acceptance signal for Albert P Serrano. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the AHCCCS provider directory at https://www.azahcccs.gov/.How do I verify Albert P Serrano's dental license?
Use the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://dentalboard.az.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
Trust & transparency
Public data sources
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