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Dentists · LA

Dentists in Louisiana

105 verified dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
105
Medicare
63
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Louisiana workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 105 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

105

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 12 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

2.3

Population 4.60M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

26years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

96%

101 of 105 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

60%

63 of 105 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

87/ 100

Interquartile range 87–87.

Calculated from 1 dentists who report MIPS — about 1% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

77%

81 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

6 of 105 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Louisiana.

  • New Orleans32
  • Baton Rouge12
  • Metairie12
  • Shreveport10
  • Lafayette6
Licensing

Verify a license in Louisiana

Use the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Louisiana

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Louisiana?
    We list 105 dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties in Louisiana — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Louisiana's Medicaid dental program called?
    Louisiana's Medicaid program is Healthy Louisiana (also referred to as Louisiana Medicaid). Limited adult coverage — preventive and a defined set of procedures, often capped annually. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.healthy.la.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Louisiana?
    Look the license up at the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry (https://lsbd.org/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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