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DR. ALTON GIFFORD MCWHORTER DDS
NPI 1245381862
Dentist - Pediatric Dentistry in Dallas, TX

Active since January 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3302 GASTON AVE, ROOM 203, DALLAS, TX 75246(214) 828-8133(214) 874-4508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Alton Gifford Mcwhorter Dds NPPES

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

DR. ALTON GIFFORD MCWHORTER DDS (NPI 1245381862) is an individual pediatric dentistry provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (15523) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245381862
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0221X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALTON GIFFORD MCWHORTERCredential: DDS
Location Address3302 GASTON AVE, ROOM 203Dallas, TX 75246-2013
Mailing Address3302 Gaston Ave, Room 203Dallas, TX 75246-2013 · (214) 828-8133 · Fax (214) 874-4508
Phone(214) 828-8133
Fax(214) 874-4508
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1245381862 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Pediatric DentistryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0221X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 15523
Definition
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
3302 GASTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75246
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1295777324TX
Medicaid1134162746TX
Medicaid120826603TX
Medicaid120826605TX
Other15523TX · Cdc Chip

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Alton Gifford Mcwhorter 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alton Mcwhorter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children
2.2 mi
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
2222 WELBORN ST
Dallas, TX 75219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598188948 (214) 559-5000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75246 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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 20

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

BRIANNA TREY CALABRIA
Dentist (General Practice)
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8100
AIMEE ANDREINA DIAZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8215
BRENDA HERNANDEZ MOCTEZUMA
Dental Hygienist
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8100
TERESA ANH PHUONG NGUYEN DMD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8215
GRANT KASAL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8215
SAAD ULLAH MOHAMMED
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8100
MAHA ACHOUR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8215
MEAGAN HALL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3302 GASTON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75246
Dallas County (214) 828-8100

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 Alton Mcwhorter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alton Mcwhorter is 1245381862. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Where is Alton Mcwhorter located?

Alton Mcwhorter practices at 3302 Gaston Ave Room 203, Dallas, TX 75246. The listed phone number is (214) 828-8133.

What is Alton Mcwhorter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry, with taxonomy code 1223P0221X.

Is Alton Mcwhorter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alton Mcwhorter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alton Mcwhorter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alton Mcwhorter reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children (Dallas, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alton Mcwhorter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alton Mcwhorter accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 12 other insurers list Alton Mcwhorter 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 Alton Mcwhorter was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.