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Valmont P Desa, MD, DDS

Prosthodontist · Omaha, NE

ProsthodontistsMore in NebraskaMedicare-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

25years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 2001 from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

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

Methodology →
Practice footprintCMS

4locations

Privileges at 1 affiliated hospitals.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Medicare patient volumeCMS PUF

85beneficiaries

Moderate volume · 148 services. Most dental work is private-pay or Medicaid.

Methodology →

Coverage & verification in Nebraska

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

Nebraska Medicaid (also Heritage Health) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit Nebraska Medicaid
Verify state dental license

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

Nebraska Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Prosthodontist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Secondary specialties
ORAL SURGERY
Taxonomy
Dentist - Prosthodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Prosthodontics
Taxonomy code
1223P0700X
Credential
MD, DDS
Credential type
physician
Dental school
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation year
2001

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes
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 Nebraska 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 Valmont P Desa 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 (402) 559-5999

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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.

More about prosthodontists
Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Valmont P Desa's NPI?
    Valmont P Desa has the National Provider Identifier 1891753067. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Valmont P Desa accept Medicare?
    Yes. Valmont P Desa is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Valmont P Desa accept Nebraska Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified Nebraska Medicaid acceptance signal for Valmont P Desa. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Nebraska Medicaid provider directory at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid.aspx.
  • How do I verify Valmont P Desa's dental license?
    Use the Nebraska Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Dentistry-and-Dental-Hygiene.aspx. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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