Top 10 · NC
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in North Carolina
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
- 9
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.05M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Valerie Ann Murrah, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Chapel Hill, NCMedicareClass of 1980View profileRicardo Jose Padilla, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Chapel Hill, NCMedicareClass of 1997View profileAllison Lee, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Chapel Hill, NCMedicareClass of 2018View profileGary T Jones, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Fayetteville, NCMedicareView profileAlexandra Michelle Petraszko, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Raleigh, NCMedicareView profileShankar Venkat, BDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Mount Olive, NCMedicareView profileJohn Thomas Meadows, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Jacksonville, NCMedicareView profileDavid Rittenhouse Kuhn JR., DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Aberdeen, NCMedicareView profileElizabeth Marie Mackall, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Fort Bragg, NCMedicareView profileBobby Mcmanus Collins II, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Greenville, NCView profile
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Other dental specialties in North Carolina
All North Carolina dentists →- General Dentists in North CarolinaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in North CarolinaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in North CarolinaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in North CarolinaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in North CarolinaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in North CarolinaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in North CarolinaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in North CarolinaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in North CarolinaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in North CarolinaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in North CarolinaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in North CarolinaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in North CarolinaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in North Carolina: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in North Carolina ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in North Carolina accept Medicaid?
North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC 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 NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. 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.
Public programs
Medicaid dentists in North Carolina
State-level Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment as a public-program signal.
Open listAccess & equityDental shortage areas in North Carolina
HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.
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