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Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed, BDS,DMD,MSD

Endodontist · Ankeny, IA

EndodontistsMore in IowaHPSA dental shortage · 10Medicare-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

$32

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

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HPSA dental shortageHRSA

10/ 26

Lower priority — Designated dental shortage; lower scoring on HRSA priority. HPSA score reflects population need, not provider quality.

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Coverage & verification in Iowa

Iowa Medicaid
Adult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Iowa Medicaid (also Iowa Health Link / Dental Wellness Plan) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit Iowa Medicaid
Verify state dental license

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

Iowa Dental Board license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Endodontist
Taxonomy
Dentist - Endodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Endodontics
Taxonomy code
1223E0200X
Credential
BDS,DMD,MSD

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$32
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 Iowa 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 Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed 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 Iowa Dental Board license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Iowa Dental Board 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 (515) 965-4456

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About endodontists

What is a endodontist?

An endodontist specializes in problems involving the tooth's pulp and the tissues around the root. The bulk of their practice is root canal treatment and root canal retreatment, plus apicoectomy (surgical root-end procedures), traumatic dental injuries, and cracked teeth. They use operating microscopes and rotary instruments that most general dentists don't.

Training. After dental school, an endodontist completes a 2- to 3-year accredited residency focused exclusively on the dental pulp, root canal treatment, and surgical endodontics. Board certification is through the American Board of Endodontics.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed's NPI?
    Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed has the National Provider Identifier 1497266092. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed accept Medicare?
    Yes. Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed accept Iowa Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified Iowa Medicaid acceptance signal for Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Iowa Medicaid provider directory at https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid.
  • Does Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed practice in a dental shortage area?
    Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 10 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.
  • How do I verify Kerolos Ragaey Helmy Elsayed's dental license?
    Use the Iowa Dental Board license-lookup at https://dentalboard.iowa.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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