Top 10 · FL
Top Orthodontists in Florida
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: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 23.37M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Natalia Valderrama Dougherty, D.D.S.
Orthodontist
Melbourne, FLMedicareView profileTimothy Thomas Wheeler, D.M.D., PH.D.
Orthodontist
Gainesville, FLMedicareView profileAlan David Shoopak, D.M.D.,P.A.
Orthodontist
St Petersburg, FLMedicareView profileBrian Michael Bivens, DMD
Orthodontist
Tampa, FLMedicareView profileJustin R. Chisari, DMD, M.S.
Orthodontist
Jupiter, FLMedicareView profileBrion Timothy Long, D.M.D.
Orthodontist
Tallahassee, FLMedicareView profilePiero G. Palacios, D.D.S, M.S.
Orthodontist
Miami, FLMedicareView profileOvy Quintanal, DDS, MDS
Orthodontist
Fort Lauderdale, FLMedicareView profileTania Saint Amand, DMD, MSD
Orthodontist
Aventura, FLMedicareView profileKeisha N Alexander, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Winter Haven, FLMedicareView profile
Orthodontists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Florida
All Florida dentists →- General Dentists in FloridaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Pediatric Dentists in FloridaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in FloridaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in FloridaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in FloridaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in FloridaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in FloridaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in FloridaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in FloridaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in FloridaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in FloridaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in FloridaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in FloridaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orthodontists in Florida: questions
How are these orthodontists in Florida 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 Florida accept Medicaid?
Florida's Medicaid program is Florida 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 Florida Medicaid provider directory (https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid).How do I check a orthodontist's license in Florida?
Use the Florida Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://floridasdentistry.gov/. 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.