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Travis Wayne Mize, D.M.D., M.H.S.

Periodontist · West Columbia, SC

PeriodontistsMore in South CarolinaHPSA dental shortage · 25Medicare-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.

Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$59

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

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HPSA dental shortageHRSA

25/ 26

High need — High federal priority — among the most underserved dental areas. HPSA score reflects population need, not provider quality.

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Coverage & verification in South Carolina

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

Healthy Connections (also South Carolina Medicaid) 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.

South Carolina Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Periodontist
Taxonomy
Dentist - Periodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Periodontics
Taxonomy code
1223P0300X
Credential
D.M.D., M.H.S.
Credential type
dentist

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$59
Number of payments
2

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 Healthy Connections 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 Travis Wayne Mize 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 (803) 794-7520

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About periodontists

What is a periodontist?

A periodontist specializes in the structures around the teeth: gums, bone, and the periodontal ligament. They treat gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), perform gum and bone grafts, place dental implants, and handle aesthetic gum procedures like crown lengthening.

Training. After dental school, a periodontist completes a 3-year accredited residency in periodontics and implant dentistry. Board certification is through the American Board of Periodontology.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Travis Wayne Mize's NPI?
    Travis Wayne Mize has the National Provider Identifier 1265682686. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Travis Wayne Mize accept Medicare?
    Yes. Travis Wayne Mize is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Travis Wayne Mize accept Healthy Connections?
    We do not have a verified Healthy Connections acceptance signal for Travis Wayne Mize. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Healthy Connections provider directory at https://www.scdhhs.gov/.
  • Does Travis Wayne Mize practice in a dental shortage area?
    Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 25 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.
  • How do I verify Travis Wayne Mize's dental license?
    Use the South Carolina Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://llr.sc.gov/dental/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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