Top 10 · WA
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Washington
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
- 7
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.13 per 100K residents (population 7.96M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Mikelle Louella Kernig, BM, DDS, MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Spokane Valley, WAMedicareClass of 1999View profilePeter Forber Vanderven, PLLC
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Federal Way, WAView profileAdam C. Fettig, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Kirkland, WAMedicareView profileScott Clayhold, DMD, MDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Issaquah, WAMedicareView profileHiba Qari, BDS,MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Seattle, WAMedicareClass of 2001View profileDarrell K. Tew, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Yakima, WAMedicareView profileBrian James Jackson, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Olympia, WAMedicareView profileCarl Kenneth Johnson, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Renton, WAView profileDarrell Rick Edwards, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Federal Way, WAView profileStephen B. Knoff, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Kirkland, WAMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in Washington
All Washington dentists →- General Dentists in WashingtonRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in WashingtonBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in WashingtonSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in WashingtonExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in WashingtonRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in WashingtonGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in WashingtonCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in WashingtonCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in WashingtonSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in WashingtonSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in WashingtonTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in WashingtonNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in WashingtonDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Washington: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Washington ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Washington accept Medicaid?
Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Washington?
Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. 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.