How are these orthodontists in Colorado 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 orthodontists in Colorado accept Medicaid?

Colorado's Medicaid program is Health First Colorado. 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 Health First Colorado provider directory (https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/).

How do I check a orthodontist's license in Colorado?

Use the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a orthodontist instead of a general dentist?

Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.

Top 10 · CO

Top Orthodontists in Colorado

Braces, aligners, and bite correction. 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: 0.17 per 100K residents (population 5.96M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Orthodontists in Colorado: questions

How are these orthodontists in Colorado 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 orthodontists in Colorado accept Medicaid?
Colorado's Medicaid program is Health First Colorado. 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 Health First Colorado provider directory (https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in Colorado?
Use the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a orthodontist instead of a general dentist?
Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.