Pediatric dentists in Elk Grove, CA

There are 3 pediatric dentists registered at a Elk Grove, California practice address in the NPI registry – 1.4% of the city’s 218 dental listings. All are registered as practices (organizations). That is about 0.16 per 10,000 residents, based on a population of 182,797 (2024 Census estimate). NPI numbers in this group were first issued between 2013 and 2022. Statewide, California has 281 pediatric dentists in our directory.

What does a pediatric dentist do? Pediatric dentists care for infants, children and teens, and often for patients with special health care needs. Their offices are usually set up for younger patients and for preventive care such as sealants and fluoride.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pediatric dentists are listed in Elk Grove?

The NPI registry lists 3 providers in Elk Grove, California whose primary taxonomy is pediatric dentistry: 0 individual practitioners and 3 practices or organizations, at addresses in 1 ZIP code. The earliest NPI enumeration among them is from 2013.

Do I need a referral to see a pediatric dentist?

It depends on your plan. Many dental specialists see patients without a referral, but some dental HMO (DHMO) and Medicaid plans require one from your general dentist before they will pay. Check your plan documents or call the number on your insurance card before booking.

Do these pediatric dentists take my dental insurance?

The NPI registry does not record which insurance plans a provider accepts, so we do not show it. Use your insurer's online provider directory and confirm with the office by phone, since networks change.

How is a pediatric dentist different from a general dentist?

A pediatric dentist is a dentist who completed an accredited advanced education program in the specialty after dental school. Pediatric dentists care for infants, children and teens, and often for patients with special health care needs. Their offices are usually set up for younger patients and for preventive care such as sealants and fluoride.

Where does this information come from?

Names, addresses, phone numbers and specialties come from the public NPPES NPI registry run by CMS. We do not add ratings, prices or opening hours. If a listing is wrong, the provider can update it in NPPES.

Source: NPPES NPI registry (CMS), primary taxonomy. Insurance, hours and prices are not in the registry; confirm them with the office. A listing is not an endorsement. All dentists in Elk Grove · How we build listings

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