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Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine, D.M.D
General Dentist · Portsmouth, NH
Federal data signals
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Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
$437
Coverage & verification in New Hampshire
New Hampshire MedicaidAdult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.
New Hampshire Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit New Hampshire MedicaidVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - General Practice
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- General Practice
- Taxonomy code
- 1223G0001X
- Credential
- D.M.D
- Credential type
- dentist
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $437
- 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.
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 New Hampshire Medicaid 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 Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 general dentists
What is a general dentist?
A general dentist handles the everyday work most people associate with going to the dentist: cleanings, exams, X-rays, fillings, simple extractions, and crowns. Many general dentists also place implants, do basic root canals, and offer cosmetic work like whitening and veneers, though more complex cases are often referred to a specialist.
Training. Four years of dental school after a bachelor's degree, ending with a DDS or DMD (the two are equivalent). No formal residency is required to practice as a general dentist in most states, though some clinicians complete an optional one-year general practice residency (GPR) or AEGD program.
More about general dentistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine's NPI?
Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine has the National Provider Identifier 1568407922. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine accept Medicare?
Yes. Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine accept New Hampshire Medicaid?
We do not have a verified New Hampshire Medicaid acceptance signal for Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the New Hampshire Medicaid provider directory at https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/medicaid.How do I verify Carmen Virginia Santana-Paine's dental license?
Use the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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