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DR. MICHAEL CAREY DEFAZIO D.D.S.
NPI 1497189476
Dentist - General Practice in Bethesda, MD

Active since August 27, 2013
8955 WOOD RD, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 295-4023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Carey Defazio D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL CAREY DEFAZIO D.D.S. (NPI 1497189476) is an individual general practice provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Illinois (019029664) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497189476
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL CAREY DEFAZIOCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address8955 WOOD RDBethesda, MD 20889-5628
Mailing AddressUnit 100222 Box 1Fpo, AP 96672-2200
Phone(301) 295-4023
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1497189476 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 019029664
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.
8955 WOOD RD, Bethesda, MD 20889
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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.

DR. CHRISTOPHER DALE BRADLEY DDS
Dentist (Endodontics)
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (252) 515-2848
DR. CELIA LILLIAN-CLAIRE JAMES DMD
Military Health Care Provider
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-4676
DR. KATIANA CRUET DMD
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-7861
STEFANO PALAZZOLO D.D.S.
Dentist
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (516) 302-7419
JENNIFER CHRISTINE STEIGERWALD D.D.S.
Dentist
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (619) 403-0077
SARAH JEANNE ADKINS DO, PHD
Military Health Care Provider
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (240) 612-2462
DENISE CHIU
Dentist (General Practice)
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-0205
DR. VINCENT VAUGHN
Dentist
8955 WOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-0064

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 Michael Defazio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Defazio is 1497189476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2013.

Where is Michael Defazio located?

Michael Defazio practices at 8955 Wood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 295-4023.

What is Michael Defazio's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Defazio was last updated on May 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.