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MRS. HEATHER PALMER DENT DDS
NPI 1992811616
Dentist - General Practice in Houston, TX

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
412 TELEPHONE RD, HOUSTON, TX 77023(713) 926-6229(832) 494-1779 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Heather Palmer Dent Dds NPPES

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

MRS. HEATHER PALMER DENT DDS (NPI 1992811616) is an individual general practice provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (22484) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992811616
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER PALMER DENTCredential: DDS
Location Address412 TELEPHONE RDHouston, TX 77023-1840
Mailing AddressPo Box 230209Houston, TX 77223-0209 · (281) 386-6302
Phone(713) 926-6229
Fax(832) 494-1779
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1992811616 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 · 22484
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.
412 TELEPHONE RD, Houston, TX 77023
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Ms. Heather Ann Palmer-dent Dds

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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)

Mrs. Heather Palmer Dent 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 Heather Dent reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

El Centro De Corazon
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
412 TELEPHONE RD
Houston, TX 77023
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932171667 (713) 660-1880

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 77023 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 9

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

MR. MICHAEL SCOTT NELSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 926-6229
UT PHYSICIANS
Nurse Practitioner
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 926-6229
KAVON LYNETTE YOUNG M.D.
Family Medicine
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 926-6229
DANIELA OVADIA
Pediatrics
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 660-1880
RENEE DELISE PETTIS PA-C
Physician Assistant
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 926-6229
OBED CANJURA
Community Health Worker
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 660-1880
ONELIA ISABEL DE LA CRUZ RDH
Dental Hygienist
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 926-6229
DANELIA CASTELLON MD
Family Medicine
412 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77023
Harris County (713) 660-1880

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 Heather Dent's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Dent is 1992811616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Ms. Heather Ann Palmer-Dent Dds.

Where is Heather Dent located?

Heather Dent practices at 412 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023. The listed phone number is (713) 926-6229.

What is Heather Dent's specialty?

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

Is Heather Dent enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Dent is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heather Dent's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Dent reassigns Medicare benefits to El Centro De Corazon (Houston, 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 Heather Dent's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Dent accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 17 other insurers list Heather Dent 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 Heather Dent was last updated on September 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.