Top 10 · AL
Top Periodontists in Alabama
Gum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants. 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
- 0
Alabama ranks #1 nationally for indexed periodontists. Indexed density: 0.19 per 100K residents (population 5.16M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Eric M. Blasingame, DDS, MS
Periodontist
Birmingham, ALMedicareView profileCoty Hulgan, D.M.D.
Periodontist
Gadsden, ALMedicareView profileHarris Radcliff Brown, DMD
Periodontist
Mobile, ALMedicareView profileLewis Gilbert Humphreys JR., D.M.D.
Periodontist
Dothan, ALMedicareView profilePatrick Brannon Galloway, DDS, MS
Periodontist
Dothan, ALMedicareView profileDaniel M Pittman III, DMD
Periodontist
Dothan, ALMedicareView profileDavid Clark Summerford, D.M.D, M.S
Periodontist
Huntsville, ALMedicareView profileJon N Bowie, D. M. D.
Periodontist
Mobile, ALMedicareView profileBritany Fabian Matin, D.M.D., M.S.
Periodontist
Auburn, ALView profileJohn Balton Miller, D.M.D.
Periodontist
Dothan, ALMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in Alabama
All Alabama dentists →- General Dentists in AlabamaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in AlabamaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in AlabamaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in AlabamaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in AlabamaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Prosthodontists in AlabamaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in AlabamaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in AlabamaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in AlabamaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in AlabamaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in AlabamaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Periodontists in Alabama: questions
How are these periodontists in Alabama 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do periodontists in Alabama accept Medicaid?
Alabama's Medicaid program is Alabama 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 Alabama Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.alabama.gov/).How do I check a periodontist's license in Alabama?
Use the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.org/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a periodontist instead of a general dentist?
Bleeding, receding, or persistently red gums; A diagnosis of moderate-to-severe gum disease (periodontitis); Loose adult teeth with no other obvious cause.