Kent Howze, DDS
NPI 1003927294 · Dentist · Desoto, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Howze, DDS is a Dentist provider in Desoto, TX (NPI 1003927294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003927294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- DentistDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14943 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 572 Coleman StWaxahachie, TX 75165-2837Phone: (972) 923-2440Fax: (972) 923-2445
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2025-07-21
- Certified
- 2025-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Howze's NPI number?
- Kent Howze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003927294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Howze's specialty?
- Kent Howze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dentist (Dental Providers).
- Where is Kent Howze located?
- Kent Howze's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 North Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115.
- What is Kent Howze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Howze is (972) 230-3333.
- Does Kent Howze accept Medicare?
- Kent Howze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Howze's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Howze's NPI (1003927294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.