Dr. Harsh Patel
- Texas licence active, first licensed May 2015
- College of Dental Sciences, 2008
NPI 1093121006 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Westside
Next Care Dental Houston
9650 Westheimer Rd #100, Houston, TX 77063
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Of 355 written reviews, 99% give 4–5 stars and 1% give 1–2.
73say “Friendly, welcoming staff”
40say “Friendly and professional, both at once”
22say “Spanish-speaking”
“Everyone was professional, everything is clean they really made it so easy for me.”
- Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
- 11 insurers named
- Prices published
What patients say
Themes from 355 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.
How the visit felt
12Gentle hands
“Thanks for taking care of my teeth in such a gentle and warm way, highly recommended.”
8Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“He explained everything to me and even showed me what he was going to do.”
4Anxious patient put at ease
“Very friendly staff, they knew I was apprehensive ,they were very reassuring and there was no pain at all .”
Staff and office
73Friendly, welcoming staff
“The staff was very friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment I walked in.”
19Clean, sterile office
“Everyone was professional, everything is clean they really made it so easy for me.”
8Honest, trustworthy dentist
“He doesn't try to upsell like other dental clinics I have been to in the past.”
Getting seen
3Seen on time / no wait
“No waiting, flexible appointment times, and great explanation of insurance benefits are all just icing on the cake.”
3Squeezed in / called back when a slot opened
“This past month I had to have an emergency procedure and her colleague fit me in and did an amazing job.”
Who comes here
22Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“Les recomiendo la clínica, todo el personal excelente, el doctor tiene manos prodigiosas.”
In Spanish
Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes
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Good to know before you call
- Closes at 3 pm on Friday, and is closed at weekends.
- Medicaid and CHIP are for children's care only.
What they can help with
Strongest evidence first. Each links to Houston practices for the same need.
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)
Who you'll see
Dr. Thuy Vu, DDS
- Texas licence active, first licensed Jul 1996
- Baylor, 1996
- Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2002)
NPI 1255343299 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
Cost and paying
Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.
- Emergency exam $59 Its emergency exam page
Medicaid & CHIP (children)
DentaQuest (CHIP) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Names Aetna, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and 7 more (its website, not a network check)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
- Cherry Financing patient financing (its website)
- Financing with Cherry (its website)
- Sunbit Third-Party Financing Partner (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
Getting there
9650 Westheimer Rd #100Houston, TX 77063 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Its business profile
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Low-Radiation Digital X-Rays
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“Next Care Dental, led by Dr. Harsh Patel, is a trusted Houston dental practice serving hardworking families since 2023. We offer general and family dentistry, Invisalign, braces, extractions, and same-day emergency appointments for callers before 2 PM — because your time matters. …”
Questions people ask
What does a emergency exam cost here?
$59, published on its website. Sep 2026
Does it take Medicaid?
For children's dental care, yes: DentaQuest (CHIP) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 2026
Is it a specialist practice?
We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners records.
Ready to call?
Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.
Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · nextcaredentalhouston.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026