How are these periodontists in Washington 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 Washington accept Medicaid?

Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).

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

Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. 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 · WA

Top Periodontists in Washington

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: 0.13 per 100K residents (population 7.96M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Periodontists in Washington: questions

How are these periodontists in Washington 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 Washington accept Medicaid?
Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).
How do I check a periodontist's license in Washington?
Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. 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.