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

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Frequently asked

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Delaware: questions

How are these oral and 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 and 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 an oral and 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 an oral and 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.