How are these orthodontists in Wisconsin ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do orthodontists in Wisconsin accept Medicaid?

Wisconsin's Medicaid program is BadgerCare Plus. 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 BadgerCare Plus provider directory (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/index.htm).

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

Use the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board license-lookup at https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/Dentistry/Default.aspx. 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 · WI

Top Orthodontists in Wisconsin

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: 9
HPSA shortage: 3

Indexed density: 0.17 per 100K residents (population 5.96M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Orthodontists in Wisconsin: questions

How are these orthodontists in Wisconsin ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do orthodontists in Wisconsin accept Medicaid?
Wisconsin's Medicaid program is BadgerCare Plus. 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 BadgerCare Plus provider directory (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/index.htm).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in Wisconsin?
Use the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board license-lookup at https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/Dentistry/Default.aspx. 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.