How are these oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Florida ranked?

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

Do oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Florida accept Medicaid?

Florida's Medicaid program is Florida 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 Florida Medicaid provider directory (https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid).

How do I check an oral and maxillofacial pathologist's license in Florida?

Use the Florida Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://floridasdentistry.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.

Top 10 · FL

Top Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Florida

Diagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging. 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: 10
HPSA shortage: 0

Florida ranks #3 nationally for indexed oral and maxillofacial pathologists. Indexed density: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 23.37M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Florida: questions

How are these oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Florida ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Florida accept Medicaid?
Florida's Medicaid program is Florida 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 Florida Medicaid provider directory (https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid).
How do I check an oral and maxillofacial pathologist's license in Florida?
Use the Florida Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://floridasdentistry.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.