How are these oral and 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 and 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 an oral and 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 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 · NM

Top Oral And 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 And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareClass of 2009View profile
Jeremy Lane Hixson, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Farmington, NM
MedicareView profile
Travis C. Rudd, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareView profile
Jeffrey Michael Hagen, D.M.D
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareView profile
Li Bao, D.M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareView profile
Bryce Heiner, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Las Cruces, NM
MedicareView profile
Edward Joseph Urig JR., DMD MS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Santa Fe, NM
MedicareView profile
Lionel Michael Candelaria, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareView profile
Jeffery Bryan Wheaton, DDS MD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Albuquerque, NM
MedicareView profile
Joseph William Slaughter, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Las Cruces, NM
MedicareView profile

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Frequently asked

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in New Mexico: questions

How are these oral and 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 and 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 an oral and 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 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.