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Thomas J Salinas, DDS

Prosthodontist · Rochester, MN

ProsthodontistsMore in MinnesotaMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Years in practiceNPPES

37years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 1989 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

44beneficiaries

Low volume · 67 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

Methodology →

Credentials & training

Specialty
Prosthodontist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
PROSTHODONTICS
Taxonomy
Dentist - Prosthodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Prosthodontics
Taxonomy code
1223P0700X
Credential
DDS
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
OTHER
Graduation year
1989

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 Minnesota Health Care Programs 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 Thomas J Salinas 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 (507) 284-2511

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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 Thomas J Salinas's NPI?
    Thomas J Salinas has the National Provider Identifier 1336199314. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Thomas J Salinas accept Medicare?
    Yes. Thomas J Salinas is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Thomas J Salinas accept Minnesota Health Care Programs?
    We do not have a verified Minnesota Health Care Programs acceptance signal for Thomas J Salinas. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Minnesota Health Care Programs provider directory at https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/health-care/health-care-programs/.
  • How do I verify Thomas J Salinas's dental license?
    Use the Minnesota Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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