Dr. L. Stephen Ortego, DDS
Dr. L. Stephen Ortego is a General Practice Dentistry provider (Dentist) practicing in Ball, LA, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1457497901 since 2007. The credential DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. Practices at L. Stephen Ortego D.D.S. (listed at the same practice address in NPPES).
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| NPI | 1457497901 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (Type 1) |
| Name | Dr. L. Stephen Ortego |
| Credential | DDS |
| Sex | Male |
| Practice address | Ball, LA, 71405 |
| Phone | 3186401470 |
| Fax | 3186404700 |
| Enumeration date | 2007-01-30 |
| Last updated in NPPES | 2007-07-08 |
Street address withheld — NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.
Taxonomy & licenses
| Taxonomy code | Specialty | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223G0001X | General Practice Dentistry | Primary | 3996 | LA |
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees. About the DDS credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1839965 | Medicaid | LA | — |
Copy-ready billing details
Provider: L. Ortego, DDS NPI: 1457497901 Taxonomy: 1223G0001X (General Practice Dentistry) Address: Ball, LA, 71405
Other providers at this practice address
| NPI | Name | Type | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1669760336 | L. Stephen Ortego D.D.S. | Organization | General Practice Dentistry | Ball, LA |
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.