How are these periodontists in Georgia 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 periodontists in Georgia accept Medicaid?

Georgia's Medicaid program is Georgia 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 Georgia Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.georgia.gov/).

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

Use the Georgia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://gbd.georgia.gov/. 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 · GA

Top Periodontists in Georgia

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: 10
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.18M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Periodontists in Georgia: questions

How are these periodontists in Georgia 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 periodontists in Georgia accept Medicaid?
Georgia's Medicaid program is Georgia 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 Georgia Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.georgia.gov/).
How do I check a periodontist's license in Georgia?
Use the Georgia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://gbd.georgia.gov/. 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.