Orthodontics
Healthcare providers specializing in orthodontics
Below are providers registered under the 1223X0400X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Orthodontics
Top States for Orthodontics
US states with the highest concentration of orthodontics providers
Top Cities for Orthodontics
US cities with the highest concentration of orthodontics providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 174 |
| #2 | Houston | TX | 161 |
| #3 | San Antonio | TX | 153 |
| #4 | Dallas | TX | 139 |
| #5 | Las Vegas | NV | 136 |
| #6 | Los Angeles | CA | 127 |
| #7 | Brooklyn | NY | 120 |
| #8 | Chicago | IL | 106 |
| #9 | Colorado Springs | CO | 95 |
| #10 | Boston | MA | 93 |
Longest-Registered Orthodontics Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as orthodontics specialists
James C Lyles, Dds, Inc.
Thomas Bales, DDS
Lisa Howard, DDS, MS
Gail Schupak, DMD
Penny Mericle, D.M.D, M.S.D
Radha Krishnan, DMD, MS
Raphael Schach, DDS, MS
Steven Graf, DDS
John Tibbetts, D.D.S., M.S
Richard Albright, DDS
Recently Registered Orthodontics Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in orthodontics
Abraham Tang Dds Inc.
Lodi Kids Dentist A Professional Dental Corporation
Isaac Thomas Hinckley, Dds, Pc
Rachel Jackson, DDS
Wulfran Moron, DDS, MSD
Gavin Hage
Buchbinder Orthodontics Llc
Two Front Orthodontics Ok Pllc
Southern Maryland Orthodontic Studio Llc
Jared M Little Dds Msd
Related Specialties in Dental Providers
Other healthcare specialties related to orthodontics
About Orthodontics Providers
An orthodontist is a specialized dentist who diagnoses, prevents, and treats dental and facial irregularities, particularly misaligned teeth and jaws. They use braces, clear aligners, retainers, and space maintainers to correct overbites, underbites, and crowded teeth, helping patients improve their bite, oral function, and facial aesthetics. Orthodontists complete dental school to earn a DDS or DMD, followed by an additional two-to-three-year residency in orthodontics, and pass clinical examinations to practice as licensed orthodontic specialists.
An orthodontist's NPI number is essential for submitting claims for orthodontic treatments to dental and health insurance networks. Orthodontic billing is specialized and often spread over several years, requiring a valid provider NPI to process orthodontic claims. The NPI database verifies the dentist's active orthodontic taxonomy and practice address. Checking the NPI registry helps patients and billing administrators confirm that the orthodontist is registered and approved, ensuring claims are processed correctly without payment delays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orthodontics
How many Orthodontics providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 20,158 registered orthodontics providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Orthodontics providers?
California has the highest concentration of orthodontics specialists, with 2,667 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Orthodontics provider?
The oldest registered orthodontics provider in the database is James C Lyles, Dds, Inc., who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1386647378.
How do I find a Orthodontics near me?
You can find orthodontics providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Orthodontics providers typically have?
An orthodontist is a specialized dentist who diagnoses, prevents, and treats dental and facial irregularities, particularly misaligned teeth and jaws. They use braces, clear aligners, retainers, and space maintainers to correct overbites, underbites, and crowded teeth, helping patients improve their bite, oral function, and facial aesthetics. Orthodontists complete dental school to earn a DDS or DMD, followed by an additional two-to-three-year residency in orthodontics, and pass clinical examinations to practice as licensed orthodontic specialists.
How do I verify a Orthodontics's NPI number?
You can verify any Orthodontics's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Orthodontics?
The primary taxonomy code for Orthodontics is 1223X0400X.
Can Orthodontics providers bill insurance?
Yes, most Orthodontics providers can bill health insurance. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required to process claims, verify network status, and submit billing details to commercial insurance networks, Medicare, or Medicaid.