How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Delaware ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Delaware accept Medicaid?

Delaware's Medicaid program is Delaware Medicaid. 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 Delaware Medicaid provider directory (https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/).

How do I check a oral & maxillofacial surgeon's license in Delaware?

Use the Delaware Board of Dentistry & Dental Hygiene license-lookup at https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a oral & maxillofacial surgeon instead of a general dentist?

Impacted wisdom teeth that need surgical removal; Dental implant placement, especially with bone grafting; Jaw fractures or facial trauma.

Top 10 · DE

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Delaware

Extractions, implants, and jaw surgery. 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: 10
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.95 per 100K residents (population 1.05M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Thomas Patrick Dougherty, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareClass of 1978View profile
Daniel J Meara, MD, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareClass of 2005View profile
Barry C Boyd, DMD, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareClass of 1988View profile
Christopher Robert Paolino, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareClass of 2016View profile
Douglas Lynn Ditty, M.D., D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dover, DE
MedicareView profile
Michael D Tuttle, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareClass of 2003View profile
Franklin X Pancko, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dover, DE
MedicareView profile
Rhae Anna L Riegel, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dover, DE
MedicareView profile
Fadi N. Kosa, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Wilmington, DE
MedicareView profile
Nicholas Alcorn, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dover, DE
MedicareView profile

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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Delaware: questions

How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Delaware ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Delaware accept Medicaid?
Delaware's Medicaid program is Delaware Medicaid. 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 Delaware Medicaid provider directory (https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/).
How do I check a oral & maxillofacial surgeon's license in Delaware?
Use the Delaware Board of Dentistry & Dental Hygiene license-lookup at https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a oral & maxillofacial surgeon instead of a general dentist?
Impacted wisdom teeth that need surgical removal; Dental implant placement, especially with bone grafting; Jaw fractures or facial trauma.