Dr. Shawki Abed
Last updated: Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Shawki Abed

  • Gender: Male
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1487271888

Dr. Shawki Abed

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

He is located at 16430 West Lake Houston Parkway Suite 700 in Houston, TX 77044. Can help patients with the following: Bleeding Gums, Cavities, General Oral Health, Oral Pain, Root Canals, Teeth Sensitivity. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487271888. Appointment can be made via the phone number (281) 318-1305.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shawki Abed, being an oral and maxillofacial pathologist, 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. Shawki Abed.

  • Bad Breath
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Cavities
  • General Oral Health
  • Oral Pain
  • Root Canals
  • Teeth Sensitivity
  • Teeth Straightening
  • Tongue Problems

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

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
BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan PPO · Low In Network Accepting new patients
BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients
BEST Life Superior Dental Plan PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients

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

Renaissance Dental

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Renaissance Dental plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Texas Preferred Plan PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Texas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Texas Preferred Plus Plan PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Texas Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Texas Wellness Essentials Plan 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. Shawki Abed 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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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Shawki Abed treat?

Dr. Shawki Abed provides treatment for Bleeding Gums, Cavities, General Oral Health, Oral Pain, Root Canals, Teeth Sensitivity. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Shawki Abed?

Dr. Shawki Abed's office is located at 16430 West Lake Houston Parkway Suite 700 in Houston, TX 77044.

Does Dr. Shawki Abed accept insurance?

Dr. Shawki Abed is listed in-network for 28 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from WellPoint, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Delta Dental PPO, Humana, Renaissance Dental, TRUASSURE INSURANCE COMPANY, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.