Dr. Steven Wayne Blum , DDS
Dentist • Independence, MO
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Dr. Steven Blum, DDS is a certified Dentist practicing in Independence, MO. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry in 2004, Dr. Blum delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3151 S STATE ROUTE 291.
Dr. Blum does not directly accept Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
3151 S State Route 291
Independence, MO 640572602
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry
2004
Not Specified
In-Person Only
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Practicing in Independence, MO (1740 Statewide)
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CMS Verified: 2025-01-28NUCC Taxonomy Code: 122300000X
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 122300000X
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
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Dentist (License #60323 in KS)
Registered at 3151 S STATE ROUTE 291, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572602 (Tel: 8163735606)
Registered at 3151 S STATE ROUTE 291, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572602 (Tel: 8163735606)
Dentist (License #60323 in KS)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 19613 W 101ST ST, LENEXA, KS 662208600 (Tel: 9133905110)
Registered at 19613 W 101ST ST, LENEXA, KS 662208600 (Tel: 9133905110)
Recorded as STEVEN BLUM, D.D.S.
Dentist (License #60323 in KS)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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3151 S State Route 291
Independence, MO 640572602
Phone: 8163735606
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