How are these periodontists in Delaware 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do periodontists in Delaware accept Medicaid?

Delaware's Medicaid program is Delaware 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 Delaware Medicaid provider directory (https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/).

How do I check a periodontist's license in Delaware?

Use the Delaware Board of Dentistry & Dental Hygiene license-lookup at https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/. 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 · DE

Top Periodontists in Delaware

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: 7
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.95 per 100K residents (population 1.05M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Periodontists in Delaware: questions

How are these periodontists in Delaware 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do periodontists in Delaware accept Medicaid?
Delaware's Medicaid program is Delaware 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 Delaware Medicaid provider directory (https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/).
How do I check a periodontist's license in Delaware?
Use the Delaware Board of Dentistry & Dental Hygiene license-lookup at https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/dental/. 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.