Top 10 · TN
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Tennessee
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
- 6
- HPSA shortage
- 2
Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.23M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Kenneth Mark Anderson, DDS,MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNMedicareView profileMark F. Hardison, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Murfreesboro, TNView profile- HPSA
Harold Clay Peeples, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Madison, TNView profile Dwight Adair Morris, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNMedicareView profileBruce H Mccullar, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNView profile- HPSA
Edmond Garth Reed JR., DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Brentwood, TNMedicareView profile Jimmy E. Albright, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNMedicareView profileGordon Ernest Gruen, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNMedicareView profileShokoufeh Shahrabi Farahani, D.D.S, M.S, DMSC
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Memphis, TNMedicareView profileRobert Dalson Jordan, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Knoxville, TNView profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Tennessee
All Tennessee dentists →- General Dentists in TennesseeRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in TennesseeBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in TennesseeSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in TennesseeExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in TennesseeRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in TennesseeGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in TennesseeCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in TennesseeCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in TennesseeSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in TennesseeSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in TennesseeTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in TennesseeDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Tennessee: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Tennessee ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 6 are Medicare-enrolled and 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?
Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. 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 TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Tennessee?
Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. 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.