How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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 10 · FL

Top Oral & 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 & maxillofacial pathologists. Indexed density: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 23.37M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Florida: questions

How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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.