How are these periodontists in District of Columbia ranked?

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

Do periodontists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?

District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).

How do I check a periodontist's license in District of Columbia?

Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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.

Top 10 · DC

Top Periodontists in District of Columbia

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: 3
HPSA shortage: 3

Indexed density: 1.42 per 100K residents (population 0.70M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Periodontists in District of Columbia: questions

How are these periodontists in District of Columbia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do periodontists in District of Columbia accept Medicaid?
District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC 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 DC Medicaid provider directory (https://dhcf.dc.gov/).
How do I check a periodontist's license in District of Columbia?
Use the DC Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172. 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.