RAKESH POTU
NPI 1487256947
Dentist - Prosthodontics in Houston, TX

Q: What is Rakesh Potu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Potu is 1487256947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2020.

Q: What is Rakesh Potu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Prosthodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Potu was last updated on April 29, 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.

Active since November 10, 2020

5012 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018(713) 695-7462 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Nov 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Rakesh Potu NPPES

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

RAKESH POTU (NPI 1487256947) is an individual prosthodontics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (39885) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487256947

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223P0700X

Provider Legal NameRAKESH POTU

Location Address5012 N SHEPHERD DRHouston, TX 77018-1625

Mailing Address5012 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77018-1625 · (713) 695-7462

Phone(713) 695-7462

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1487256947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · ProsthodonticsDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223P0700X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 39885

Definition

That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

5012 N SHEPHERD DR, Houston, TX 77018

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BEST Life, Dominion National, Guardian and more.Insurance ›

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 Rakesh Potu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Potu is 1487256947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2020.

Where is Rakesh Potu located?

Rakesh Potu practices at 5012 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018. The listed phone number is (713) 695-7462.

What is Rakesh Potu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Prosthodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0700X.

What insurance does Rakesh Potu accept?

Health plans from BEST Life, Dominion National, Guardian, HRI Dental & Vision and Humana and 4 other insurers list Rakesh Potu 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 Rakesh Potu was last updated on April 29, 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.