How are these dentist (other)s in Texas ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentist (other)s in Texas accept Medicaid?

Texas's Medicaid program is Texas Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Texas Medicaid provider directory (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip).

How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in Texas?

Use the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://tsbde.texas.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a dentist (other) instead of a general dentist?

Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).

Top 10 · TX

Top Dentist (Other)s in Texas

Dentists with general or unspecified focus. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 10
Medicare-enrolled: 10
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 31.29M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Salem Akkad, DDS, MS
Dentist (Other)
Arlington, TX
MedicareClass of 2002View profile
Camilo Andres Mosquera Giraldo, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Galveston, TX
MedicareClass of 2013View profile
Brandon Cole Hedgecock, D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
Austin, TX
MedicareClass of 2007View profile
Simon Young, D.D.S., M.D., PH.D.
Dentist (Other)
Houston, TX
MedicareClass of 2011View profile
Tyler Craig Wildey, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Austin, TX
MedicareView profile
Daniel James Smith, DMD
Dentist (Other)
Lackland A F B, TX
MedicareClass of 2010View profile
Ayaba Guiste, D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
Livingston, TX
MedicareClass of 2015View profile
Ashlon Waldel Albert, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Houston, TX
MedicareClass of 2017View profile
Mark Andrew Simmons, D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
La Vernia, TX
MedicareClass of 1984View profile
Irabor Idenobe Okogbo, D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
Cypress, TX
MedicareClass of 2010View profile

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Dentist (Other)s in Texas: questions

How are these dentist (other)s in Texas ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentist (other)s in Texas accept Medicaid?
Texas's Medicaid program is Texas Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Texas Medicaid provider directory (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip).
How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in Texas?
Use the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://tsbde.texas.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a dentist (other) instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).