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DENTAL SMILES
NPI 1659535938
Dentist - General Practice in Houston, TX

Active since July 15, 2008
8221 GULF FREEWAY SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77017(713) 645-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dental Smiles NPPES

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

DENTAL SMILES (NPI 1659535938) is a healthcare organization registered as a general practice in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization lists Mark E Caranto, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659535938
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Legal Business NameMARK E. CARANTO,DDS,PA
Location Address8221 GULF FREEWAY SUITE 300Houston, TX 77017
Mailing Address9567 South GessnerHouston, TX 77074 · (713) 981-0025
Phone(713) 645-7700
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMark E CarantoPresident · (713) 981-0025
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1659535938 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 18743
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.
8221 GULF FREEWAY SUITE 300, Houston, TX 77017
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDental Smiles

Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid179116217TX
Medicaid111221106TX
Medicaid148677104TX
Medicaid176206402TX
Medicaid158406212TX
Medicaid136353310TX
Medicaid190693504TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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 Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa is 1659535938. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2008. The provider is doing business as Dental Smiles.

Where is Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa located?

Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa is located at 8221 Gulf Freeway Suite 300, Houston, TX 77017. The listed phone number is (713) 645-7700.

What is Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa's specialty?

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

What insurance does Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa 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 Mark E. Caranto,dds,pa was last updated on July 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.