Dr. Richard Balk Skibell
Dr. Richard B. Skibell
Last updated: Jul 8, 2007

Dr. Richard B. Skibell

  • Gender: Male
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1164543476

Dr. Richard B. Skibell DDS

Orthodontist

He is located at 6959 Arapaho Road Suite 551 in Dallas, TX 75248. Can help patients with the following: Abscessed Tooth, Dental Crowns and Caps, Dental Malocclusion, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Smile Makeover. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164543476. Appointment can be made via the phone number (972) 385-9331. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard Balk Skibell, being an orthodontist, 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 B. Skibell.

  • Abscessed Tooth
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Braces
  • Cavity
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Crowns and Caps
  • Dental Emergency
  • Dental Exam and Cleaning
  • Dental Fillings and Repairs
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Malocclusion
  • Dentin Hypersensitivity
  • Dentures
  • Gum Disease / Gingivitis
  • Invisalign
  • Laser
  • Lingual Braces
  • Loose Tooth
  • Oral Cancer Examination
  • Orthodontic Retainer
  • Palatal Expansion
  • Pericoronitis
  • Smile Makeover
  • Stained Teeth
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Toothache
  • Traumatic Dental Injury
  • Veneers

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard B. Skibell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete VALUE Gold (3 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused VALUE Silver (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused VALUE Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold VALUE (3 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver VALUE (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver VALUE + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

WellPoint

Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

WellPoint plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Dental plans

BEST Life

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BEST Life plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan PPO · Low In Network Accepting new patients at some locations
BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan PPO · Low In Network Accepting new patients at some locations
BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients at some locations
BEST Life Superior Dental Plan PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients at some locations

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 19, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCare Dental 1D PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental 4 Kids℠ 1A PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental 4 Kids℠ 1B PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1A PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1B PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Dental℠ 1C PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients

Delta Dental PPO

Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Delta Dental PPO plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Basic Plan for Families PPO · Low Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preferred Plan for Families PPO · High Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients
Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preventive Plan for Families PPO · High Delta Dental PPO Accepting new patients

Humana

Network data as of Sep 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Humana plans
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

TRUASSURE INSURANCE COMPANY

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

TRUASSURE INSURANCE COMPANY plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
TruAssure Basic Adult or Child Dental Plan PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
TruAssure Preferred Adult or Child Dental Plan PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
TruAssure Preventive Dental Plan PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Lone Star - Smile Now PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Smile Now Texas- No Waiting Period Plan PPO · 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 B. Skibell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Additional Specialities

  • Dentist

Affiliated practices

Shepherd Lane Dental Associates
6959 Arapaho Road
Dallas, 75248 TX
(972) 385-9331

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Balk Skibell?

Dr. Richard Balk Skibell's office is located at 6959 Arapaho Road Suite 551 in Dallas, TX 75248.

Does Dr. Richard Balk Skibell accept patients with Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan?

Yes, Dr. Richard Balk Skibell is listed in-network for Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Balk Skibell treat?

Dr. Richard Balk Skibell provides treatment for Abscessed Tooth, Dental Crowns and Caps, Dental Malocclusion, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Smile Makeover. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Richard Balk Skibell have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Richard Balk Skibell is affiliated with Shepherd Lane Dental Associates.