How are these endodontists in Tennessee ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do endodontists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?

Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. 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 TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).

How do I check a endodontist's license in Tennessee?

Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

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

Severe tooth pain or swelling, especially with hot/cold sensitivity that lingers; A previous root canal that has flared up (retreatment); A tooth your general dentist tried to save but couldn't open the canal.

Top 10 · TN

Top Endodontists in Tennessee

Root canals and tooth-pulp specialists. 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: 9
HPSA shortage: 3

Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.23M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Endodontists in Tennessee: questions

How are these endodontists in Tennessee ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do endodontists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?
Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. 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 TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).
How do I check a endodontist's license in Tennessee?
Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a endodontist instead of a general dentist?
Severe tooth pain or swelling, especially with hot/cold sensitivity that lingers; A previous root canal that has flared up (retreatment); A tooth your general dentist tried to save but couldn't open the canal.