How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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 · MS

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

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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Mississippi: questions

How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 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.