Richard Argant, D.D.S.
NPI 1932295193 · General Practice Dentistry · Deming, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Argant, D.D.S. is a General Practice Dentistry provider in Deming, NM (NPI 1932295193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932295193
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DD1972 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 277 | 179 |
| Ibuprofen | 161 | 117 |
| Dexamethasone | 70 | 43 |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus | 41 | 25 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 33 | 28 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 24 | 18 |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Denta 5000 Plus | 23 | 15 |
| Fluoride (sodium) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2019-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Argant's NPI number?
- Richard Argant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932295193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Argant's specialty?
- Richard Argant is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Richard Argant located?
- Richard Argant's practice location on file with NPPES is 119 N 8th St, Deming, NM 88030-3410.
- What is Richard Argant's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Argant is (575) 544-8381.
- Does Richard Argant accept Medicare?
- Richard Argant is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Argant's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Argant's NPI (1932295193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.