Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of October 4, 2026.
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Dr. Richard S Appleton, DDS, MS

Individual provider Prosthodontics · NPI 1114075710

Dr. Richard S Appleton, DDS, MS practises Prosthodontics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in Louisiana.

Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
A dentist. DDS and DMD are the same qualification — universities choose which title to award.
MS — Master of Science
A graduate science degree.

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Practice location Address checks out

4970 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3089 Not confirmed with CMS for 10 years — call before visiting
Phone: (225) 291-6221
Fax: (225) 291-6222
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Specialties & licences

Prosthodontics (primary) Taxonomy 1223P0700X · Licence 4768 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1114075710
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DDS , MS
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJanuary 8, 2007
Last updated in NPPESJune 29, 2016

Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $306 4 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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