Periodontists in Santa Maria, CA
Our directory lists 3 periodontists with a practice address in Santa Maria, California, out of 148 dental listings in the city (2%). All are individual providers. That is about 0.27 per 10,000 residents, based on a population of 111,346 (2024 Census estimate). NPI numbers in this group were first issued between 2006 and 2007. The most common ZIP codes are 93454 and 93455. Statewide, California has 1,206 periodontists in our directory.
What does a periodontist do? Periodontists treat the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. Their work includes managing gum disease, deep cleanings, gum grafts and, in many practices, placing dental implants.
3 listings
Dr. Maria R. Silvera Portacio, PHD, DDS, INC
Periodontics
210 S Palisade Dr 201, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Frequently asked questions
How many periodontists are listed in Santa Maria?
The NPI registry lists 3 providers in Santa Maria, California whose primary taxonomy is periodontics: 3 individual practitioners and 0 practices or organizations, at addresses in 2 ZIP codes. The earliest NPI enumeration among them is from 2006.
Do I need a referral to see a periodontist?
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 periodontists 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 periodontist different from a general dentist?
A periodontist is a dentist who completed an accredited advanced education program in the specialty after dental school. Periodontists treat the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. Their work includes managing gum disease, deep cleanings, gum grafts and, in many practices, placing dental implants.
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 Santa Maria · How we build listings