Orthodontists in Bloomington, IL
There are 6 orthodontists registered at a Bloomington, Illinois practice address in the NPI registry – 4.4% of the city’s 135 dental listings. All are individual providers. That is about 0.76 per 10,000 residents, based on a population of 79,232 (2024 Census estimate). NPI numbers in this group were first issued between 2006 and 2015. The most common ZIP codes are 61701 and 61704. Statewide, Illinois has 775 orthodontists in our directory.
What does a orthodontist do? Orthodontists diagnose and correct how teeth and jaws line up, using braces, clear aligners, retainers and other appliances. Orthodontics is a recognized dental specialty that requires additional training after dental school.
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Frequently asked questions
How many orthodontists are listed in Bloomington?
The NPI registry lists 6 providers in Bloomington, Illinois whose primary taxonomy is orthodontics: 6 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 an orthodontist?
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 orthodontists 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 an orthodontist different from a general dentist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who completed an accredited advanced education program in the specialty after dental school. Orthodontists diagnose and correct how teeth and jaws line up, using braces, clear aligners, retainers and other appliances. Orthodontics is a recognized dental specialty that requires additional training after dental school.
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 Bloomington · How we build listings