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Ricardo Jose Padilla, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist · Chapel Hill, NC

Oral & Maxillofacial PathologistsMore in North CarolinaMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

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Years in practiceNPPES

29years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 1997 from OTHER.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

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

Methodology →
Practice footprintCMS

1locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

375beneficiaries

High volume · 536 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

Methodology →

Mailing address

UNC ADAMS SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY CB #7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001

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

Credentials & training

Specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY
Secondary specialties
DENTIST, PATHOLOGY
Taxonomy
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Taxonomy code
1223P0106X
Credential
DDS
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
OTHER
Graduation year
1997

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
No
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 NC 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 Ricardo Jose Padilla 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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?”

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

Call (919) 966-2751

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About oral & maxillofacial pathologists

What is a oral & maxillofacial pathologist?

An oral and maxillofacial pathologist diagnoses diseases of the mouth and jaw from biopsy specimens, imaging, and clinical exam. They're the specialty general dentists, oral surgeons, and ENTs send tissue samples to when something looks suspicious.

Training. After dental school, a pathologist completes a 3-year accredited residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

More about oral & maxillofacial pathologists
Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Ricardo Jose Padilla's NPI?
    Ricardo Jose Padilla has the National Provider Identifier 1073540357. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Ricardo Jose Padilla accept Medicare?
    Yes. Ricardo Jose Padilla is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Ricardo Jose Padilla accept NC Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified NC Medicaid acceptance signal for Ricardo Jose Padilla. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the NC Medicaid provider directory at https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/.
  • How do I verify Ricardo Jose Padilla's dental license?
    Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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