Efrain Chara, DENTIST
NPI 1144468265 · Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Efrain Chara, DENTIST is a Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1144468265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144468265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- DENTIST
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DDS48242 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 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 (2)
- 9918 Katella Ave Ste A-CAnaheim, CA 92804-6465Phone: (714) 644-9494Fax: (714) 644-9894
- 661 W 1st St Ste aTustin, CA 92780-2939Phone: (714) 665-9890Fax: (714) 665-9891
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-27
- Last updated
- 2025-10-22
- Certified
- 2025-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Efrain Chara's NPI number?
- Efrain Chara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144468265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Efrain Chara's specialty?
- Efrain Chara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Efrain Chara located?
- Efrain Chara's practice location on file with NPPES is 3714 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807-3409.
- What is Efrain Chara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Efrain Chara is (949) 861-0123.
- Does Efrain Chara accept Medicare?
- Efrain Chara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Efrain Chara's NPI active?
- Yes — Efrain Chara's NPI (1144468265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.