Dr. Richard Paternoster DDS
Dentist
He is located at 9721 US Highway 19 in Port Richey, FL 34668. Can help patients with the following: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Dental Malocclusion, Dentin Hypersensitivity, Teeth Grinding. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043483480. Appointment can be made via the phone number (727) 846-7555.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Paternoster, being an dentist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard Paternoster.
- Bleeding Gums
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Crowns and Caps
- Dental Emergency
- Dental Exam and Cleaning
- Dental Implants
- Dental Malocclusion
- Dentin Hypersensitivity
- Dentures
- Gum Disease / Gingivitis
- Invisalign
- Laser
- Oral Cancer Examination
- Pericoronitis
- Teeth Grinding
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard Paternoster as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Thrive Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 26 plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
BEST Life
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan | PPO · Low | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan | PPO · Low | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BEST Life Preferred Dental | PPO · High | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| BEST Life Superior Dental | PPO · High | In Network | Accepting new patients |
Delta Dental
Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental PPO Basic Plan for Families | PPO · Low | Delta Dental PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Delta Dental PPO Preferred Plan for Families | PPO · High | Delta Dental PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Delta Dental PPO Preventive Plan for Families | PPO · Low | Delta Dental PPO | Accepting new patients |
| DeltaCare USA Basic Plan for Families | HMO · Low | Deltacare USA | Accepting new patients |
| DeltaCare USA Preferred Plan for Families | HMO · High | Deltacare USA | Accepting new patients |
EMI Health
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI Health Advantage Co-Pay | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| EMI Health Advantage PPO | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| EMI Health Advantage PPO Low | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| EMI Health Premier PPO (High) | PPO · High | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| EMI Health Premier PPO (Low) | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Florida Combined Life
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueDental Copayment Q | PPO · Low | Copayment Network | Accepting new patients |
| BlueDental Copayment QF | PPO · Low | Copayment Network | Accepting new patients |
Humana
Network data as of Sep 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - High | PPO · High | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Solstice Benefits
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialSmile Florida - Total Care | EPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard Paternoster is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard Paternoster is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Order And Referring Only - Oral Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Oral Surgery) .
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $23 |
| OraPharma a division of Bausch Health US LLC | $13 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $37 |
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Paternoster?
Dr. Richard Paternoster's office is located at 9721 US Highway 19 in Port Richey, FL 34668.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Paternoster treat?
Dr. Richard Paternoster provides treatment for Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Dental Malocclusion, Dentin Hypersensitivity, Teeth Grinding. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard Paternoster accept patients with Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida?
Yes, Dr. Richard Paternoster is listed in-network for Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.