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DR. GUNANAND PERSAUD JR. D.D.S.
NPI 1396740270
Dentist - General Practice in Bronx, NY

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1606 TOWNSEND AVE., BRONX, NY 10452(718) 299-1724(718) 299-1723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Gunanand Persaud Jr. D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. GUNANAND PERSAUD JR. D.D.S. (NPI 1396740270) is an individual general practice provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (048351) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396740270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. GUNANAND PERSAUD JR.Credential: D.D.S.
Location Address1606 TOWNSEND AVE.Bronx, NY 10452-0000
Mailing Address1606 Townsend Ave.,p.o. Box 846Bronx, NY 10452 · (718) 299-1724 · Fax (718) 299-1723
Phone(718) 299-1724
Fax(718) 299-1723
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1396740270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 048351
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.
1606 TOWNSEND AVE., Bronx, NY 10452
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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. Gunanand Persaud Jr. D.d.s. 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 Gunanand Persaud reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation
0.7 mi
Clinic/Center
1225 GERARD AVE
Bronx, NY 10452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,615 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003824608 (718) 960-2772

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 10452 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
$105.06 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 Gunanand Persaud's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gunanand Persaud is 1396740270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Gunanand Persaud located?

Gunanand Persaud practices at 1606 Townsend Ave., Bronx, NY 10452. The listed phone number is (718) 299-1724.

What is Gunanand Persaud's specialty?

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

Is Gunanand Persaud enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gunanand Persaud is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gunanand Persaud's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gunanand Persaud reassigns Medicare benefits to New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation (Bronx, NY). 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 Gunanand Persaud's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gunanand Persaud accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Florida Combined Life and 8 other insurers list Gunanand Persaud 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 Gunanand Persaud was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.