43years
Paul Riley, D.D.S.
Orofacial Pain Specialist · Ridgeland, MS
Federal data signals
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High
11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.
1locations
Clean
Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
35beneficiaries
$80
22/ 26
Coverage & verification in Mississippi
Mississippi MedicaidAdult Medicaid dental tier
Emergency-onlyGenerally extractions and pain relief — no routine care.
Mississippi Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Mississippi MedicaidVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- Orofacial Pain Specialist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- GENERAL PRACTICE
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Orofacial Pain
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Orofacial Pain
- Taxonomy code
- 1223X2210X
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
- Graduation year
- 1983
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- Medicare beneficiaries
- 35
- Medicare services
- 42
- Total Medicare payment
- $15,724
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $80
- Number of payments
- 4
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.
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 Mississippi 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 Paul Riley 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners 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 (769) 567-2555More orofacial pain specialists in Mississippi
See full list →About orofacial pain specialists
What is a orofacial pain specialist?
An orofacial pain specialist treats chronic pain in the head, face, jaw, and neck — including TMJ disorders, persistent dental pain after a procedure, neuropathic pain, headaches related to jaw function, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Training. After dental school, an orofacial pain specialist completes a 2-year accredited residency. The specialty was officially recognized by the ADA in 2020. Board certification is through the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
More about orofacial pain specialistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Paul Riley's NPI?
Paul Riley has the National Provider Identifier 1285640383. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Paul Riley accept Medicare?
Yes. Paul Riley is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Paul Riley accept Mississippi Medicaid?
We do not have a verified Mississippi Medicaid acceptance signal for Paul Riley. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Mississippi Medicaid provider directory at https://medicaid.ms.gov/.Does Paul Riley practice in a dental shortage area?
Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 22 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.How do I verify Paul Riley's dental license?
Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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