How are these dentist (other)s in Washington 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 dentist (other)s in Washington accept Medicaid?

Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).

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

Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. 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 · WA

Top Dentist (Other)s in Washington

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: 0.13 per 100K residents (population 7.96M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Tanya A Gurevich Kushner, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Poulsbo, WA
MedicareClass of 1997View profile
Stephen Dickinson Russell JR., D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
Olympia, WA
MedicareView profile
Gale Ann Sebastian Lnu, BDS, MDS, MSD
Dentist (Other)
Seattle, WA
MedicareClass of 2015View profile
Peggy Peifun Lee, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Seattle, WA
MedicareClass of 1982View profile
Saman Saghafi, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Woodinville, WA
MedicareClass of 1995View profile
Reynold Drew Donovan, D.D.S.
Dentist (Other)
Port Angeles, WA
MedicareClass of 1989View profile
Kamaran Shemshaki, DMD
Dentist (Other)
Mercer Island, WA
MedicareView profile
Aaron Van Wong, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Seattle, WA
MedicareView profile
Lan Alice Chen, DDS, MSD
Dentist (Other)
Renton, WA
MedicareView profile
Lance Daniel German, DE60369954
Dentist (Other)
Tumwater, WA
MedicareView profile

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Dentist (Other)s in Washington: questions

How are these dentist (other)s in Washington 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 dentist (other)s in Washington accept Medicaid?
Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).
How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in Washington?
Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. 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).