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DR. DAVID J. DESS D.M.D.
NPI 1215901822
Dentist - General Practice in Portsmouth, RI

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
171 CHASE RD, SUITE 2, PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871(401) 683-4335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. David J. Dess D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID J. DESS D.M.D. (NPI 1215901822) is an individual general practice provider in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (1996) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215901822
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID J. DESSCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address171 CHASE RD, SUITE 2Portsmouth, RI 02871-3243
Mailing Address171 Chase Rd, Suite 2Portsmouth, RI 02871-3243 · (401) 683-4335
Phone(401) 683-4335
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1215901822 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in RI · 1996
Definition

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.

171 CHASE RD, Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Combined Life.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. David J. Dess D.m.d. 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 02871 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
$90.48 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

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 David Dess's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Dess is 1215901822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is David Dess located?

David Dess practices at 171 Chase Rd Suite 2, Portsmouth, RI 02871. The listed phone number is (401) 683-4335.

What is David Dess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is David Dess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Dess is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does David Dess accept?

Health plans from Florida Combined Life list David Dess 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 David Dess was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.