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Madison Elyse Richards, DMD
Oral Medicine Specialist · Augusta, GA
Federal data signals
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Coverage & verification in Georgia
Georgia MedicaidAdult Medicaid dental tier
Emergency-onlyGenerally extractions and pain relief — no routine care.
Georgia Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Georgia MedicaidVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Georgia Board of Dentistry license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- Oral Medicine Specialist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- ORAL SURGERY
- Secondary specialties
- MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Oral Medicine
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Oral Medicine
- Taxonomy code
- 125Q00000X
- Credential
- DMD
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
- Graduation year
- 2022
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment ProgramNo data on file.
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.
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 Georgia 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?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Madison Elyse Richards 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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.
Call (706) 721-2607About oral medicine specialists
What is a oral medicine specialist?
An oral medicine specialist manages non-surgical disease of the mouth — autoimmune conditions like lichen planus and pemphigus, oral manifestations of systemic disease, salivary gland disorders, and the dental care of medically complex patients (cancer survivors, transplant patients, severely immunocompromised patients).
Training. After dental school, an oral medicine specialist completes a 2- to 3-year accredited residency, often including a Master's degree. The specialty was officially recognized by the ADA in 2020. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral Medicine.
More about oral medicine specialistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Madison Elyse Richards's NPI?
Madison Elyse Richards has the National Provider Identifier 1881343465. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Madison Elyse Richards accept Medicare?
Yes. Madison Elyse Richards is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Madison Elyse Richards accept Georgia Medicaid?
We do not have a verified Georgia Medicaid acceptance signal for Madison Elyse Richards. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Georgia Medicaid provider directory at https://medicaid.georgia.gov/.How do I verify Madison Elyse Richards's dental license?
Use the Georgia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://gbd.georgia.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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