Top 10 · NM
Top Periodontists in New Mexico
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
- 8
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.47 per 100K residents (population 2.13M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
John Jeffrey Melton, DDS
Periodontist
Santa Fe, NMMedicareView profileJared Bauerle, DMD
Periodontist
Las Cruces, NMMedicareView profileBill Dean Parker, D.D.S.
Periodontist
Santa Fe, NMMedicareView profileRichard Verderame, D.D.S., M.S.
Periodontist
Rio Rancho, NMMedicareView profileGregory Francis Bell, D.D.S.
Periodontist
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileJordan Ghiassi, DMD
Periodontist
Santa Fe, NMMedicareView profileKenneth Brian Rusanowski, DDS
Periodontist
Santa Fe, NMMedicareView profileChun-Xiao Sun, DMD,MS,MSD,PHD
Periodontist
Albuquerque, NMMedicareView profileMark A. Ferrari, DDS
Periodontist
Albuquerque, NMView profileKevin Charles Harrison, D.M.D., M.S.
Periodontist
Albuquerque, NMView profile
Periodontists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in New Mexico
All New Mexico dentists →- General Dentists in New MexicoRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in New MexicoBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in New MexicoSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in New MexicoExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in New MexicoRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Prosthodontists in New MexicoCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in New MexicoCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in New MexicoSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Dentist (Other)s in New MexicoDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Periodontists in New Mexico: questions
How are these periodontists in New Mexico ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 8 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do periodontists in New Mexico accept Medicaid?
New Mexico's Medicaid program is Centennial Care. 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 Centennial Care provider directory (https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforinformation/medicaid-programs/).How do I check a periodontist's license in New Mexico?
Use the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care license-lookup at https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/dental-health-care/. 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.