How are these oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Mississippi 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 Mississippi accept Medicaid?

Mississippi's Medicaid program is Mississippi 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 Mississippi Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ms.gov/).

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

Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. 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 · MS

Top Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Mississippi

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: 0.34 per 100K residents (population 2.94M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Ignacio Velasco, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Jackson, MS
MedicareClass of 2009View profile
Bennett Van York, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hattiesburg, MS
MedicareClass of 1961View profile
Griffin Harold West, D.M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hattiesburg, MS
MedicareClass of 2013View profile
Soheil Vahdani, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Jackson, MS
MedicareClass of 2008View profile
Thomas Allen Ligon III, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oxford, MS
MedicareClass of 1998View profile
James Alston Owen, D.D.S
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hattiesburg, MS
MedicareClass of 2017View profile
Oscar Eduardo Venegas, DDS, MBA
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Jackson, MS
MedicareClass of 1995View profile
Darren Keith Alexander, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hattiesburg, MS
MedicareView profile
George W. May JR., D.M.D
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Flowood, MS
MedicareView profile
Curtis Mathew Bishop, D.M.D., MD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hattiesburg, MS
MedicareView profile

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Frequently asked

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Mississippi: questions

How are these oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Mississippi 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 Mississippi accept Medicaid?
Mississippi's Medicaid program is Mississippi 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 Mississippi Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ms.gov/).
How do I check an oral and maxillofacial surgeon's license in Mississippi?
Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. 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.