How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Connecticut ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 9 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Connecticut accept Medicaid?

Connecticut's Medicaid program is HUSKY 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 HUSKY Health provider directory (https://portal.ct.gov/dss/health-and-home-care/husky-health).

How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Connecticut?

Use the Connecticut State Dental Commission license-lookup at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dental-commission. 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.

Top 9 · CT

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Connecticut

Diagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging. Curated top-9 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 9
Medicare-enrolled: 7
HPSA shortage: 1

Indexed density: 0.24 per 100K residents (population 3.68M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Ross J Sanfilippo, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
New London, CT
MedicareClass of 1988View profile
Paul A Bocciarelli, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
HPSA
Rocky Hill, CT
MedicareClass of 1986View profile
Ellen Eisenberg, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Farmington, CT
MedicareClass of 1973View profile
Easwar Natarajan, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Farmington, CT
MedicareClass of 1999View profile
Jenna Ward, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Farmington, CT
MedicareClass of 2014View profile
Kevin Sean Mclaughlin, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Norwalk, CT
MedicareView profile
Jeffrey Eskendri, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
New Haven, CT
MedicareView profile
Donald A Amaro, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Norwich, CT
View profile
Ronald B. Herriott, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Bristol, CT
View profile

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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Connecticut: questions

How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Connecticut ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 9 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Connecticut accept Medicaid?
Connecticut's Medicaid program is HUSKY 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 HUSKY Health provider directory (https://portal.ct.gov/dss/health-and-home-care/husky-health).
How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Connecticut?
Use the Connecticut State Dental Commission license-lookup at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dental-commission. 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.