How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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 · MA

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

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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Massachusetts: questions

How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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.