How are these orthodontists in District of Columbia ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 0 are Medicare-enrolled and 5 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do orthodontists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?

District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).

How do I check a orthodontist's license in District of Columbia?

Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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 · DC

Top Orthodontists in District of Columbia

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: 0
HPSA shortage: 5

Indexed density: 1.42 per 100K residents (population 0.70M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in District of Columbia

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General Dentists in District of ColumbiaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Pediatric Dentists in District of ColumbiaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in District of ColumbiaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in District of ColumbiaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in District of ColumbiaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in District of ColumbiaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Healths in District of ColumbiaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in District of ColumbiaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in District of ColumbiaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
Dentist (Other)s in District of ColumbiaDentists with general or unspecified focus.

Frequently asked

Orthodontists in District of Columbia: questions

How are these orthodontists in District of Columbia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 0 are Medicare-enrolled and 5 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do orthodontists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?
District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in District of Columbia?
Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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.