Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?

District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC Medicaid. 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).

How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in District of Columbia?

Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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 5 · DC

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in District of Columbia

Diagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging. Curated top-5 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 5
Medicare-enrolled: 1
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.71 per 100K residents (population 0.70M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Ronald Stephen Brown
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Washington, DC
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Steven Marc Stokes, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Washington, DC
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Esther L.B. Childers, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Washington, DC
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Stephen B Williams, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Washington, DC
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Jose Ernesto Colon, D.M.D., D.M.SC.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Washington, DC
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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in District of Columbia: questions

How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in District of Columbia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 5 listed, 1 is Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?
District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC Medicaid. 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).
How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in District of Columbia?
Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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.