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Azadeh Afshari, DDS

Prosthodontist · Saint Louis, MO

ProsthodontistsMore in MissouriMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Years in practiceNPPES

17years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 2009 from WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

Measures how filled-in the federal record is — not clinical quality.

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Practice footprintCMS

1locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

39beneficiaries

Low volume · 72 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

Methodology →
Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$139

2 disclosed payments. Federal disclosure law — payments are legal and common, not a quality indicator.

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Coverage & verification in Missouri

MO HealthNet
Adult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.

MO HealthNet sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

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Verify state dental license

Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.

Missouri Dental Board license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Prosthodontist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
ORAL SURGERY
Taxonomy
Dentist - Prosthodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Prosthodontics
Taxonomy code
1223P0700X
Credential
DDS
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Graduation year
2009

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$139
Number of payments
2

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.

  1. 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 MO HealthNet 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?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is Azadeh Afshari 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?”

  3. Verify the license yourself

    Search the Missouri Dental Board license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Missouri Dental Board site →

  4. 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.

Call (314) 362-8574

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About prosthodontists

What is a prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist specializes in restoring and replacing teeth: complex crowns, bridges, dentures, full-mouth rehabilitation, and the prosthetic phase of implants. They're the specialty that handles the hardest restorative cases — severe wear, congenital missing teeth, post-cancer reconstruction, and full-arch implant dentures.

Training. After dental school, a prosthodontist completes a 3-year accredited residency. A subset goes on to a 1- to 2-year fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics for cancer-reconstruction work.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Azadeh Afshari's NPI?
    Azadeh Afshari has the National Provider Identifier 1770812182. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Azadeh Afshari accept Medicare?
    Yes. Azadeh Afshari is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Azadeh Afshari accept MO HealthNet?
    We do not have a verified MO HealthNet acceptance signal for Azadeh Afshari. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the MO HealthNet provider directory at https://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare.
  • How do I verify Azadeh Afshari's dental license?
    Use the Missouri Dental Board license-lookup at https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
Trust & transparency

Public data sources

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