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Active NPI 1992811616 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Palmer Dent , DDS

Dentist - General Practice • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Dent, DDS is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Dentist - General Practice in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 412 TELEPHONE RD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

412 Telephone Rd

Houston, TX 770231840

Telephone 7139266229
Fax 8324941779
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 El Centro De Corazon Facility NPI 1932171667

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dentist - General Practice in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 11.8 Yrs
State Avg: 12.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1389 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (10570 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-23
Dentist - General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1223G0001X

State License TX 22484

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
Michael Nelson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083727986

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Kavon Young , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1295977130

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Renee Pettis , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1568504827

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Onelia De La Cruz , RDH

Dental Hygienist

NPI 1699986232

Registered Dental Hygienist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 230209, HOUSTON, TX 772230209 (Tel: 2813866302)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2025

Dentist (License #22484 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 23, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2013

Registered at 412 TELEPHONE RD, HOUSTON, TX 770231840 (Tel: 7139266229)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2013

Registered at 20818 KINGS CLOVER CT, KINGWOOD, TX 77346 (Tel: 2813866302)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2013

Recorded as HEATHER DENT, DDS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2013

Dentist (License #22484 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992811616
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 23, 2006
Last Update: September 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 230209

Houston, TX 772230209

Phone: 2813866302

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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