Top 10 · VA
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Virginia
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
- 0
Indexed density: 0.11 per 100K residents (population 8.81M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Duane Robert Schafer, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Richmond, VAMedicareClass of 1996View profileSarah H Glass, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Richmond, VAMedicareClass of 2014View profileTrent Paul Conelias, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Virginia Beach, VAMedicareClass of 1990View profileLeigh Griffin, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Richmond, VAMedicareClass of 2017View profileGeorge Kevorkian JR., DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Vinton, VAMedicareView profileJames C Burns, DDS, MSED, PHD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Richmond, VAMedicareView profileLindsay Jane Jayne, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Portsmouth, VAView profileRonald Lee Todd, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Lynchburg, VAView profileDale Vickers Watkins JR., DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Portsmouth, VAView profileDouglas M Arendt, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Fairfax, VAView profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Virginia
All Virginia dentists →- General Dentists in VirginiaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in VirginiaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in VirginiaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in VirginiaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in VirginiaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in VirginiaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in VirginiaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in VirginiaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in VirginiaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in VirginiaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in VirginiaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in VirginiaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Virginia: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Virginia 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Virginia accept Medicaid?
Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal Care. 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 Cardinal Care provider directory (https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Virginia?
Use the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/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.