44years
Harry Allen Hart, DDS
General Dentist · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Federal data signals
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Coverage & verification in California
Medi-Cal DentalMedi-Cal Dental (also Denti-Cal) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Medi-Cal DentalConfirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Dental Board of California 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)
- ORAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - General Practice
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- General Practice
- Taxonomy code
- 1223G0001X
- Credential
- DDS
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- UNIV OF CALIF, LOS ANGELES SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
- Graduation year
- 1982
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- MIPS final score (2023)
- 0 / 100
- MIPS quality component
- 0 / 100
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 287
- Medicare services
- 7,976
- Total Medicare payment
- $7,185,886
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 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?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Harry Allen Hart 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 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 →
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 Harry Allen Hart's NPI?
Harry Allen Hart has the National Provider Identifier 1598812802. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Harry Allen Hart accept Medicare?
Yes. Harry Allen Hart is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Harry Allen Hart accept Medi-Cal Dental?
We do not have a verified Medi-Cal Dental acceptance signal for Harry Allen Hart. 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 Harry Allen Hart'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.
Public data sources
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