How are these oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Massachusetts 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 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?

Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).

How do I check an oral and maxillofacial surgeon's license in Massachusetts?

Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. 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 · MA

Top Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Massachusetts

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: 2

Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.14M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Kalpakam A Shastri, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Boston, MA
MedicareClass of 1999View profile
Andrew P Abela, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Winchester, MA
MedicareClass of 1994View profile
Bart Frederick Blaeser, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Peabody, MA
MedicareClass of 1997View profile
Christopher Robert Desesa, D.M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
HPSA
West Springfield, MA
MedicareClass of 2015View profile
James A Kraus, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Peabody, MA
MedicareClass of 2010View profile
Brandon Jon Meier, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Waltham, MA
MedicareClass of 2007View profile
Wael Youseff, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Milford, MA
MedicareClass of 2006View profile
Blaise C Eckert, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Belmont, MA
MedicareClass of 1983View profile
Hamid R Esbah-Tabatabaie, D.M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
HPSA
Stoneham, MA
MedicareClass of 1992View profile
David Joey Chang, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Boston, MA
MedicareClass of 2008View profile

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Frequently asked

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Massachusetts: questions

How are these oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Massachusetts 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 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?
Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).
How do I check an oral and maxillofacial surgeon's license in Massachusetts?
Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. 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.