DR. RICHARD PATERNOSTER DDS
NPI 1043483480
Dentist in Port Richey, FL

Q: What is Richard Paternoster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Paternoster is 1043483480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008.

Q: What is Richard Paternoster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Active since April 07, 2008PECOS Enrolled

9721 US HIGHWAY 19, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668(727) 846-7555(727) 848-6885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard Paternoster Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD PATERNOSTER DDS (NPI 1043483480) is an individual dentist in Port Richey, Florida, licensed in Florida (DN 17824) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043483480

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy122300000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD PATERNOSTERCredential: DDS

Location Address9721 US HIGHWAY 19Port Richey, FL 34668-7503

Mailing Address9721 Us Highway 19Port Richey, FL 34668-7503 · (727) 846-7555 · Fax (727) 848-6885

Phone(727) 846-7555

Fax(727) 848-6885

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2008

✔ NPI 1043483480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers

Taxonomy Code122300000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · DN 17824

Definition

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.

9721 US HIGHWAY 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Paternoster Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34668 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. NATHAN ALPHONSO GRADDY D.D.S

Dentist

9721 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

Pasco County (727) 846-7555

MARIANA SOLIMAN BOLES D.D.S

Dentist

9721 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

Pasco County (551) 226-0844

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Paternoster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Paternoster is 1043483480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008.

Where is Richard Paternoster located?

Richard Paternoster practices at 9721 Us Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. The listed phone number is (727) 846-7555.

What is Richard Paternoster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Richard Paternoster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Paternoster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Paternoster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 13 other insurers list Richard Paternoster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Paternoster was last updated on April 7, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.