How are these dentists in Colorado ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentists in Colorado accept Medicaid?

Colorado's Medicaid program is Health First Colorado. 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 Health First Colorado provider directory (https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/).

How do I check a dentist's license in Colorado?

Use the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?

Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).

Top 10 · CO

Top Dentists in Colorado

Dentists with general or unspecified focus. 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: 10
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.17 per 100K residents (population 5.96M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Dentists in Colorado: questions

How are these dentists in Colorado ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentists in Colorado accept Medicaid?
Colorado's Medicaid program is Health First Colorado. 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 Health First Colorado provider directory (https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/).
How do I check a dentist's license in Colorado?
Use the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).