Top 10 · KY
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Kentucky
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
- 8
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.22 per 100K residents (population 4.59M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Stephanie L Wetzel, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 2008View profileMolly Housley Smith, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 2013View profileAlan R Gould, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Crestwood, KYMedicareView profileBrian Spencer Shumway, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Louisville, KYMedicareClass of 2003View profileSarah Anne Kande, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Louisville, KYMedicareClass of 2019View profileHoward Dale Klein, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Louisville, KYView profileJohn J Sauk, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Louisville, KYMedicareView profileMark L. Bernstein, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Louisville, KYMedicareView profileDouglas D. Damm, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Lexington, KYMedicareView profileCraig B Fowler, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Lexington, KYView profile
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Other dental specialties in Kentucky
All Kentucky dentists →- General Dentists in KentuckyRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in KentuckyBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in KentuckySpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in KentuckyExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in KentuckyRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in KentuckyGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in KentuckyCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in KentuckyCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in KentuckySpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in KentuckyTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in KentuckyDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Kentucky: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Kentucky ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 8 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Kentucky accept Medicaid?
Kentucky's Medicaid program is Kentucky 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 Kentucky Medicaid provider directory (https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Kentucky?
Use the Kentucky Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dentistry.ky.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.