How are these pediatric dentists in New York 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 pediatric dentists in New York accept Medicaid?

New York's Medicaid program is New York 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 New York Medicaid provider directory (https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/).

How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in New York?

Use the New York State Board for Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

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

A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.

Top 10 · NY

Top Pediatric Dentists in New York

Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. 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: 0.05 per 100K residents (population 19.87M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Ali Attaie, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Woodside, NY
MedicareClass of 2003View profile
Rachel Iospa, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Staten Island, NY
MedicareClass of 2007View profile
Phyllis Gina Merlino, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Staten Island, NY
MedicareClass of 1994View profile
Michelle Anne Flanigan, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Staten Island, NY
MedicareClass of 2003View profile
You-Na Kim, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Brooklyn, NY
MedicareClass of 2010View profile
Andrew B Winslow, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Rochester, NY
MedicareView profile
Joseph Michael Mcmanus JR., DMD
Pediatric Dentist
New York, NY
MedicareView profile
Gina Lodolini, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Mt Kisco, NY
MedicareView profile
Tobias Wilson Corcoran, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
East Aurora, NY
MedicareView profile
Megan S Chin, D.D.S
Pediatric Dentist
New York, NY
MedicareView profile

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Frequently asked

Pediatric Dentists in New York: questions

How are these pediatric dentists in New York 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 pediatric dentists in New York accept Medicaid?
New York's Medicaid program is New York 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 New York Medicaid provider directory (https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/).
How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in New York?
Use the New York State Board for Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.