Top 10 · NM
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in New Mexico
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: 0.47 per 100K residents (population 2.13M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Brett Douglas Schow, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareClass of 2009View profileJeremy Lane Hixson, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Farmington, NMMedicareView profileTravis C. Rudd, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileJeffrey Michael Hagen, D.M.D
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileLi Bao, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileBryce Heiner, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Las Cruces, NMMedicareView profileEdward Joseph Urig JR., DMD MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Santa Fe, NMMedicareView profileLionel Michael Candelaria, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileJeffery Bryan Wheaton, DDS MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileJoseph William Slaughter, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Las Cruces, NMMedicareView profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in New Mexico
All New Mexico dentists →- General Dentists in New MexicoRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in New MexicoBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in New MexicoSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Endodontists in New MexicoRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in New MexicoGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in New MexicoCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in New MexicoCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in New MexicoSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Dentist (Other)s in New MexicoDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in New Mexico: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons in New Mexico 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 New Mexico accept Medicaid?
New Mexico's Medicaid program is Centennial Care. 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 Centennial Care provider directory (https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforinformation/medicaid-programs/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial surgeon's license in New Mexico?
Use the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care license-lookup at https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/dental-health-care/. 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.