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Stephen D Poss, DDS

General Dentist · Brentwood, TN

General DentistsMore in TennesseeHPSA dental shortage · 19Medicare-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

22beneficiaries

Low volume · 33 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

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Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$45,399

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

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HPSA dental shortageHRSA

19/ 26

Moderate need — Designated dental shortage with moderate unmet need. HPSA score reflects population need, not provider quality.

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Coverage & verification in Tennessee

TennCare
Adult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.

TennCare sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

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Verify state dental license

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

Tennessee Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
General Dentist
Taxonomy
Dentist - General Practice
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
General Practice
Taxonomy code
1223G0001X
Credential
DDS
Credential type
dentist

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$45,399
Number of payments
51

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 TennCare 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 Stephen D Poss 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee Board of 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 (158) 508-4456

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About general dentists

What is a general dentist?

A general dentist handles the everyday work most people associate with going to the dentist: cleanings, exams, X-rays, fillings, simple extractions, and crowns. Many general dentists also place implants, do basic root canals, and offer cosmetic work like whitening and veneers, though more complex cases are often referred to a specialist.

Training. Four years of dental school after a bachelor's degree, ending with a DDS or DMD (the two are equivalent). No formal residency is required to practice as a general dentist in most states, though some clinicians complete an optional one-year general practice residency (GPR) or AEGD program.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Stephen D Poss's NPI?
    Stephen D Poss has the National Provider Identifier 1871753400. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Stephen D Poss accept Medicare?
    Yes. Stephen D Poss is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Stephen D Poss accept TennCare?
    We do not have a verified TennCare acceptance signal for Stephen D Poss. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the TennCare provider directory at https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html.
  • Does Stephen D Poss practice in a dental shortage area?
    Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 19 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.
  • How do I verify Stephen D Poss's dental license?
    Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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