Top 10 · IL
Top Dentist Anesthesiologists in Illinois
Sedation and anesthesia for dental procedures. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 4
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Illinois ranks #4 nationally for indexed dentist anesthesiologists. Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 12.71M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Michael S Higgins
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILMedicareClass of 1978View profileIsmaeel Shanshal
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILView profileSlaton Hoffner, D.D.S.
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Palatine, ILMedicareView profileScott G. Fleming, DDS
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILView profileThomas J. Schaffer, D.D.S.
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILMedicareView profileMichael Feurstein, DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Libertyville, ILMedicareView profileTodd Hearns, DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILView profileArash Jamilpanah, DDS
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILView profileAmy Sara Maya, DDS
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Hinsdale, ILView profileSydnye Fields, DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Chicago, ILView profile
Dentist Anesthesiologists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Illinois
All Illinois dentists →- General Dentists in IllinoisRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in IllinoisBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in IllinoisSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in IllinoisExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in IllinoisRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in IllinoisGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in IllinoisCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in IllinoisCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in IllinoisDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in IllinoisSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in IllinoisTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in IllinoisDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Dentist Anesthesiologists in Illinois: questions
How are these dentist anesthesiologists in Illinois ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do dentist anesthesiologists in Illinois accept Medicaid?
Illinois's Medicaid program is Illinois Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Illinois Medicaid provider directory (https://hfs.illinois.gov/).How do I check a dentist anesthesiologist's license in Illinois?
Use the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Dental license-lookup at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/dentists.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a dentist anesthesiologist instead of a general dentist?
Pediatric or special-needs cases requiring sedation; Severe dental phobia where local anesthesia is not enough; Long, complex procedures the patient can't sit through awake.