How are these periodontists in West Virginia ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 5 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do periodontists in West Virginia accept Medicaid?

West Virginia's Medicaid program is West Virginia 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 West Virginia Medicaid provider directory (https://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Pages/default.aspx).

How do I check a periodontist's license in West Virginia?

Use the West Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://wvdentalboard.org/. 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 · WV

Top Periodontists in West Virginia

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: 5
HPSA shortage: 3

Indexed density: 0.56 per 100K residents (population 1.77M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in West Virginia

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General Dentists in West VirginiaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in West VirginiaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Pediatric Dentists in West VirginiaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in West VirginiaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in West VirginiaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Prosthodontists in West VirginiaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Healths in West VirginiaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in West VirginiaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Dentist (Other)s in West VirginiaDentists with general or unspecified focus.

Frequently asked

Periodontists in West Virginia: questions

How are these periodontists in West Virginia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 5 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do periodontists in West Virginia accept Medicaid?
West Virginia's Medicaid program is West Virginia 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 West Virginia Medicaid provider directory (https://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Pages/default.aspx).
How do I check a periodontist's license in West Virginia?
Use the West Virginia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://wvdentalboard.org/. 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.