Top 6 · AZ
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Arizona
Diagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging. Curated top-6 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 6
- Medicare-enrolled
- 3
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 7.58M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Mindy Zahra Motahari, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Mesa, AZMedicareClass of 2008View profileMatthew Clifton Hanchett, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Gilbert, AZMedicareClass of 2009View profileDonald R. Hoaglin, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Glendale, AZMedicareView profileEric Roy Engel, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Chandler, AZView profileVance Cox, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Phoenix, AZView profileLorin Dean Peterson, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Flagstaff, AZView profile
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Other dental specialties in Arizona
All Arizona dentists →- General Dentists in ArizonaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in ArizonaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in ArizonaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in ArizonaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in ArizonaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in ArizonaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in ArizonaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in ArizonaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in ArizonaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in ArizonaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in ArizonaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in ArizonaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Arizona: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Arizona ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 6 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Arizona accept Medicaid?
Arizona's Medicaid program is AHCCCS. 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 AHCCCS provider directory (https://www.azahcccs.gov/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Arizona?
Use the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://dentalboard.az.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a oral & maxillofacial pathologist instead of a general dentist?
You don't — patients don't see pathologists directly; Your dentist or oral surgeon may send a biopsy to one if they find a suspicious lesion.