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Howard Pray, DDS
Dentist in Las Cruces, NM · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1457344939
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Howard Pray
Credential DDS
Sex Male
Practice address 1600 Thorpe Rd, Las Cruces, NM, 88012
Phone (505) 267-3088
Fax (505) 267-1747
Enumeration date Aug 30, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jan 10, 2011
Taxonomy & licenses
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93150261 | Medicaid | NM | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Howard Pray practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Las Cruces, NM. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Howard Pray?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Howard Pray is 1457344939, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-01-10.