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John R Zuniga, DDS/PHD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Dallas, TX

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsMore in TexasMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

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

Years in practiceNPPES

48years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 1978 from TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

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

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Practice footprintCMS

1locations

Privileges at 2 affiliated hospitals.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

MIPS final score (2023)CMS QPP

74.6/ 100

8th percentile vs 177 dentists who report MIPS (median 89).

Only ~15% of US dentists report MIPS. Absence is not a negative signal — most don't bill enough Medicare to qualify.

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Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

99beneficiaries

Moderate volume · 187 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

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Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$22,880

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

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Mailing address

UTSW BILLING, P.O. BOX 845347
Dallas, TX 75284-0001

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

Credentials & training

Specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Primary specialty (NPPES)
ORAL SURGERY
Taxonomy
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Taxonomy code
1223S0112X
Credential
DDS/PHD
Dental school
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Graduation year
1978

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No

CMS quality & volume

CMS Quality Payment Program
MIPS final score (2023)
74.6 / 100
MIPS quality component
56.13 / 100
Medicare beneficiaries
99
Medicare services
187
Total Medicare payment
$105,575

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$22,880
Number of payments
39

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 Texas 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?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is John R Zuniga 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 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners 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?”
    • “For surgical procedures, what post-op support is available the same day and overnight?”

Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.

Call (214) 645-3999

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About oral & maxillofacial surgeons

What is a oral & maxillofacial surgeon?

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) handles the surgical end of dentistry: complex extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, jaw reconstruction, treatment of facial trauma, and orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery. They're also licensed to administer general anesthesia in-office.

Training. After dental school, an oral surgeon completes a 4- to 6-year hospital-based residency. Some programs include a medical degree (MD) integrated into the residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is John R Zuniga's NPI?
    John R Zuniga has the National Provider Identifier 1588660856. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does John R Zuniga accept Medicare?
    Yes. John R Zuniga is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does John R Zuniga accept Texas Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified Texas Medicaid acceptance signal for John R Zuniga. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Texas Medicaid provider directory at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip.
  • How do I verify John R Zuniga's dental license?
    Use the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://tsbde.texas.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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