How are these dentist (other)s in Maryland 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 7 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentist (other)s in Maryland accept Medicaid?

Maryland's Medicaid program is Maryland Medical Assistance. 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 Maryland Medical Assistance provider directory (https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/).

How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in Maryland?

Use the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://health.maryland.gov/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a dentist (other) 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 · MD

Top Dentist (Other)s in Maryland

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: 7

Indexed density: 0.16 per 100K residents (population 6.26M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Dentist (Other)s in Maryland: questions

How are these dentist (other)s in Maryland 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 7 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentist (other)s in Maryland accept Medicaid?
Maryland's Medicaid program is Maryland Medical Assistance. 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 Maryland Medical Assistance provider directory (https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/).
How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in Maryland?
Use the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://health.maryland.gov/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a dentist (other) 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).