Top 10 · PA
Top Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Pennsylvania
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
- 2
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 13.08M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Riya Mahesh Kuklani, B.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2012View profileScott Michael Steward-Tharp, D.D.S., D.PHIL.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileScott Peters, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Wilkes Barre, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileRichard J. Vargo, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileKurt Fry Summersgill, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 1984View profileThomas Patrick Sheeran, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Collegeville, PAMedicareClass of 1984View profileJoanne Leger Prasad, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 1995View profile- HPSA
Neal Edward Bozentka, D.M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Swarthmore, PAView profile - HPSA
Patrick Hirst
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2023View profile Yingci Liu, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2016View profile
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlabamaAL
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Other dental specialties in Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvania dentists →- General Dentists in PennsylvaniaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in PennsylvaniaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in PennsylvaniaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in PennsylvaniaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in PennsylvaniaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in PennsylvaniaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in PennsylvaniaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Health Dentists in PennsylvaniaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dental Anesthesiologists in PennsylvaniaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in PennsylvaniaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in PennsylvaniaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in PennsylvaniaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentists in PennsylvaniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Pennsylvania: questions
How are these oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Pennsylvania 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 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral and maxillofacial pathologists in Pennsylvania accept Medicaid?
Pennsylvania's Medicaid program is Pennsylvania Medical Assistance. 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 Pennsylvania Medical Assistance provider directory (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html).How do I check an oral and maxillofacial pathologist's license in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/. 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.
Public programs
Medicaid dentists in Pennsylvania
State-level Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment as a public-program signal.
Open listAccess & equityDental shortage areas in Pennsylvania
HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.
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