20years
Federal data signals
Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.
High
11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.
2locations
Clean
Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
$15
Coverage & verification in Oregon
Oregon Health PlanOregon Health Plan (also OHP / Oregon Medicaid) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Oregon Health PlanConfirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Oregon Board of Dentistry license lookupMailing address
Address on file with NPPES for federal correspondence — may differ from the practice location above.
Credentials & training
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- DENTIST
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - General Practice
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- General Practice
- Taxonomy code
- 1223G0001X
- Credential
- DMD
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- OTHER
- Graduation year
- 2006
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment ProgramNo data on file.
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $15
- Number of payments
- 1
Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.
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 Oregon Health Plan 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 Gary Alan White 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 Oregon 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 Oregon 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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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.
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What is Gary Alan White's NPI?
Gary Alan White has the National Provider Identifier 1861557100. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Gary Alan White accept Medicare?
Yes. Gary Alan White is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Gary Alan White accept Oregon Health Plan?
We do not have a verified Oregon Health Plan acceptance signal for Gary Alan White. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Oregon Health Plan provider directory at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/OHP/Pages/index.aspx.How do I verify Gary Alan White's dental license?
Use the Oregon Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.oregon.gov/dentistry/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
Public data sources
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