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Lydia R. Legg, M.S.D, D.D.S.

Prosthodontist · Boston, MA

ProsthodontistsMore in MassachusettsMedicare-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.

Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

29beneficiaries

Low volume · 62 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

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Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$220

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

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Credentials & training

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

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$220
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.

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 MassHealth 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 Lydia R. Legg 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 (617) 909-6011

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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 Lydia R. Legg's NPI?
    Lydia R. Legg has the National Provider Identifier 1619179827. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Lydia R. Legg accept Medicare?
    Yes. Lydia R. Legg is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Lydia R. Legg accept MassHealth?
    We do not have a verified MassHealth acceptance signal for Lydia R. Legg. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the MassHealth provider directory at https://www.mass.gov/masshealth.
  • How do I verify Lydia R. Legg's dental license?
    Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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