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Christopher David Dickes, D.D.S.
General Dentist · Springfield, SD
Federal data signals
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Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
$453
Coverage & verification in South Dakota
South Dakota MedicaidAdult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.
South Dakota Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit South Dakota MedicaidVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
South Dakota State Board of Dentistry license lookupMailing address
109 DEW DROP IN LANE
Yankton, SD 57078
Address on file with NPPES for federal correspondence — may differ from the practice location above.
Credentials & training
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - General Practice
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- General Practice
- Taxonomy code
- 1223G0001X
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Credential type
- dentist
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $453
- Number of payments
- 10
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 South Dakota 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 Christopher David Dickes 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 South Dakota State Board of Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry 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 Christopher David Dickes's NPI?
Christopher David Dickes has the National Provider Identifier 1619949112. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Christopher David Dickes accept Medicare?
Yes. Christopher David Dickes is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Christopher David Dickes accept South Dakota Medicaid?
We do not have a verified South Dakota Medicaid acceptance signal for Christopher David Dickes. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the South Dakota Medicaid provider directory at https://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/.How do I verify Christopher David Dickes's dental license?
Use the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://sdboardofdentistry.com/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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