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Top 6 · AZ

Top Oral And 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
  1. Mindy Zahra Motahari, DMD

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Mesa, AZ
    MedicareClass of 2008View profile
  2. Matthew Clifton Hanchett, DMD

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Gilbert, AZ
    MedicareClass of 2009View profile
  3. Donald R. Hoaglin, DDS

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Glendale, AZ
    MedicareView profile
  4. Eric Roy Engel, DDS, MD

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Chandler, AZ
    View profile
  5. Vance Cox, D.D.S.

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Phoenix, AZ
    View profile
  6. Lorin Dean Peterson, DMD

    Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist

    Flagstaff, AZ
    View profile

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Frequently asked

Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Arizona: questions

  • How are these oral and 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 and 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 an oral and 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 an oral and 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.