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Ct Braces Bridgeport Orthodontics PC

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry in Bridgeport, CT · enumerated 2015 · authorized official Shyam Desai, Owner/Orthodontist.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1588048748

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Ct Braces Bridgeport Orthodontics PC

Practice address 3909 Main St, Suite A, Bridgeport, CT, 06606

Phone (203) 374-1911

Fax (203) 683-0524

Enumeration date Jul 16, 2015

Last updated in NPPES Jul 16, 2015

Taxonomy & classification

1223X0400X Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry Dental Providers · License 009802 (CT) Primary

Authorized official

Name Shyam Desai

Title Owner/Orthodontist

Phone (203) 374-1911

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What type of organization is Ct Braces Bridgeport Orthodontics PC?

Ct Braces Bridgeport Orthodontics PC is registered in NPPES as a Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-07-16.