How are these oral medicine specialists in Massachusetts ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do oral medicine specialists in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?

Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).

How do I check a oral medicine specialist's license in Massachusetts?

Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a oral medicine specialist instead of a general dentist?

Persistent mouth ulcers that don't heal in 2 weeks; White or red patches in the mouth; Burning mouth syndrome.

Top 10 · MA

Top Oral Medicine Specialists in Massachusetts

Non-surgical management of oral disease. 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: 4
HPSA shortage: 0

Massachusetts ranks #1 nationally for indexed oral medicine specialists. Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.14M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Oral Medicine Specialists in Massachusetts: questions

How are these oral medicine specialists in Massachusetts ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral medicine specialists in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?
Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).
How do I check a oral medicine specialist's license in Massachusetts?
Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a oral medicine specialist instead of a general dentist?
Persistent mouth ulcers that don't heal in 2 weeks; White or red patches in the mouth; Burning mouth syndrome.