DentalNPI

Garima Talwar, D.D.S, MS

Prosthodontist · Ashburn, VA

ProsthodontistsMore in VirginiaHPSA dental shortage · 15Medicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

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

Profile completeness

Medium

9 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

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

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Practice footprintCMS

0locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$39

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

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HPSA dental shortageHRSA

15/ 26

Moderate need — Designated dental shortage with moderate unmet need. HPSA score reflects population need, not provider quality.

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Coverage & verification in Virginia

Cardinal Care
Adult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Cardinal Care (also Virginia Medicaid (Smiles For Children)) 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.

Virginia Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Prosthodontist
Taxonomy
Dentist - Prosthodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Prosthodontics
Taxonomy code
1223P0700X
Credential
D.D.S, MS
Credential type
dentist

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$39
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 Cardinal Care 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 Garima Talwar 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Board of Dentistry 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 (703) 729-6222

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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 Garima Talwar's NPI?
    Garima Talwar has the National Provider Identifier 1417024928. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Garima Talwar accept Medicare?
    Yes. Garima Talwar is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Garima Talwar accept Cardinal Care?
    We do not have a verified Cardinal Care acceptance signal for Garima Talwar. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Cardinal Care provider directory at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/.
  • Does Garima Talwar practice in a dental shortage area?
    Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 15 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.
  • How do I verify Garima Talwar's dental license?
    Use the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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