Top 9 · IA
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Iowa
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
- 4
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.28 per 100K residents (population 3.24M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
John W Hellstein, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAMedicareClass of 1982View profileNidhi Q Handoo, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAMedicareClass of 1995View profileEmily Anne Lanzel, D.D.S
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAMedicareClass of 2012View profileSherry Rene Timmons, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAMedicareClass of 1995View profileSteven Douglas Vincent, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAView profileMarie Eve Asselin, DMD MSC FRCDC
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAView profileJirayu Saepoo, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAView profileAli Pourian, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAView profileRaghad Osama Hammad
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Iowa City, IAView profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Iowa
All Iowa dentists →- General Dentists in IowaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in IowaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in IowaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in IowaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in IowaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in IowaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in IowaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in IowaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in IowaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in IowaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Iowa: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Iowa ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 9 listed, 4 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Iowa accept Medicaid?
Iowa's Medicaid program is Iowa 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 Iowa Medicaid provider directory (https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Iowa?
Use the Iowa Dental Board license-lookup at https://dentalboard.iowa.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.