How are these orthodontists in Virginia ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do orthodontists in Virginia accept Medicaid?

Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal 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 Cardinal Care provider directory (https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/).

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

Use the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/. 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 · VA

Top Orthodontists in Virginia

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: 7
HPSA shortage: 4

Indexed density: 0.11 per 100K residents (population 8.81M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Orthodontists in Virginia: questions

How are these orthodontists in Virginia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do orthodontists in Virginia accept Medicaid?
Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal 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 Cardinal Care provider directory (https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in Virginia?
Use the Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/. 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.