DentalNPI

Drew Alan Preston, D.D.S.

Dentist Anesthesiologist · Santa Barbara, CA

Dentist AnesthesiologistsMore in CaliforniaMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

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Profile completeness

Medium

9 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

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

Methodology →
Practice footprintCMS

0locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Coverage & verification in California

Medi-Cal Dental
Adult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Medi-Cal Dental (also Denti-Cal) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit Medi-Cal Dental
Verify state dental license

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

Dental Board of California license lookup

Mailing address

12841 WOODBRIDGE ST UNIT 14
Studio City, CA 91604-1503

Address on file with NPPES for federal correspondence — may differ from the practice location above.

Credentials & training

Specialty
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Taxonomy
Dentist - Dentist Anesthesiologist
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Taxonomy code
1223D0004X
Credential
D.D.S.
Credential type
dentist

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No
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 Medi-Cal Dental 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 Drew Alan Preston 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 Dental Board of California license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Dental Board of California 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?”
    • “What sedation levels do you offer (nitrous, oral, IV, general anesthesia), and where is anesthesia administered?”
    • “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 (310) 694-4286

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About dentist anesthesiologists

What is a dentist anesthesiologist?

A dental anesthesiologist provides anesthesia for dental procedures, typically for patients who can't tolerate care awake — young children, special-needs patients, or patients with severe dental phobia. They work with general dentists and specialists to provide IV sedation or general anesthesia in-office or hospital-based.

Training. After dental school, a dental anesthesiologist completes a 3-year accredited residency in anesthesiology. Board certification is through the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Drew Alan Preston's NPI?
    Drew Alan Preston has the National Provider Identifier 1285934125. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Drew Alan Preston accept Medicare?
    Yes. Drew Alan Preston is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Drew Alan Preston accept Medi-Cal Dental?
    We do not have a verified Medi-Cal Dental acceptance signal for Drew Alan Preston. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Medi-Cal Dental provider directory at https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/.
  • How do I verify Drew Alan Preston's dental license?
    Use the Dental Board of California license-lookup at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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