How are these dentist (other)s in North Carolina 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 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentist (other)s in North Carolina accept Medicaid?

North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC 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 NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).

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

Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. 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 · NC

Top Dentist (Other)s in North Carolina

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: 3

Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.05M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Michael T. Brennan, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Charlotte, NC
MedicareClass of 1995View profile
Robert P. Hollowell JR., DDS
Dentist (Other)
Chapel Hill, NC
MedicareClass of 1986View profile
Jonathan Leslie Czerepak, DMD
Dentist (Other)
Fort, NC
MedicareClass of 2012View profile
Nancy Adalyn Wilson Westmark, DMD, MPH
Dentist (Other)
Durham, NC
MedicareClass of 2017View profile
Christopher Latham Phelps, D.M.D.
Dentist (Other)
HPSA
Matthews, NC
MedicareView profile
Nikki Elaine Jones, D.D.S
Dentist (Other)
HPSA
Concord, NC
MedicareView profile
Valerie C Pollock, DDS, PA
Dentist (Other)
Burgaw, NC
MedicareClass of 2002View profile
Gordon Averill, D.M.D
Dentist (Other)
HPSA
Matthews, NC
MedicareView profile
Michael J Bossolina JR., DDS
Dentist (Other)
Charlotte, NC
MedicareView profile
Dinah Black Vice, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Chapel Hill, NC
MedicareView profile

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Dentist (Other)s in North Carolina: questions

How are these dentist (other)s in North Carolina 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 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentist (other)s in North Carolina accept Medicaid?
North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC 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 NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).
How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. 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).