SMILESTARTERS
NPI 1194994004
Dentist in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC is 1194994004. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2008. The provider is doing business as Smilestarters.

Q: What is Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC's specialty?

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

Active since February 25, 2008

4901 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213(704) 921-0204(704) 921-4095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Smilestarters NPPES

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

SMILESTARTERS (NPI 1194994004) is a healthcare organization registered as a dentist in Charlotte, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Maureen Shiroma, Director Of Office Managers, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194994004

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy122300000X

Legal Business NameRAFAEL RIVERA, JR, DDS, PLLC

Location Address4901 N TRYON STCharlotte, NC 28213-7033

Mailing AddressPo Box 26394Winston Salem, NC 27114-6394 · (704) 816-1401 · Fax (704) 398-7373

Phone(704) 921-0204

Fax(704) 921-4095

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMaureen ShiromaDirector Of Office Managers · (336) 747-1523

Enumeration DateFebruary 25, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2024

NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1194994004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers

Taxonomy Code122300000X

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.

4901 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28213

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSmilestarters

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

RAFAEL RIVERA JR. DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

JEFFREY FRANK ZIEZIULA DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

DR. ASHLEY HUNT CHANDLER D.D.S.

Dentist

4901 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

PRIYA SHAH DMD, MS

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 981-2110

CATHERINE KIM SCHNEIDER DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

DR. JULIE CUSTRED SPIVEY DMD

Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)

4901 N TRYON ST, UNIT A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

EMILY W HEIMBROOK DMD

Dentist

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 921-0204

RIVERA & ASSOCIATES, P.A.

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)

4901 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

Mecklenburg County (704) 981-2110

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 Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC is 1194994004. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2008. The provider is doing business as Smilestarters.

Where is Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC located?

Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC is located at 4901 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213. The listed phone number is (704) 921-0204.

What is Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC's specialty?

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

What insurance does Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC 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 Rafael Rivera, Jr, Dds, PLLC was last updated on April 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.