Top 10 · PA
Top Oral & 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 & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2012View profileScott Michael Steward-Tharp, D.D.S., D.PHIL.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileScott Peters, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Wilkes Barre, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileRichard J. Vargo, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 2015View profileKurt Fry Summersgill, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 1984View profileThomas Patrick Sheeran, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Collegeville, PAMedicareClass of 1984View profileJoanne Leger Prasad, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Pittsburgh, PAMedicareClass of 1995View profile- HPSA
Neal Edward Bozentka, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Swarthmore, PAView profile - HPSA
Patrick Hirst
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2023View profile Yingci Liu, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2016View profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
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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 & 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 Healths in PennsylvaniaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in PennsylvaniaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & 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.
- Dentist (Other)s in PennsylvaniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Pennsylvania: questions
How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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 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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