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Dentists · NM

Dentists in New Mexico

91 verified dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
91
Medicare
64
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

New Mexico workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 91 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

91

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

4.3

Population 2.13M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

16years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

96%

87 of 91 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

70%

64 of 91 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

85/ 100

Interquartile range 85–85.

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

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

76%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

4%

4 of 91 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within New Mexico.

  • Albuquerque52
  • Santa Fe10
  • Las Cruces7
  • Rio Rancho3
  • Farmington2
Licensing

Verify a license in New Mexico

Use the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care 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 New Mexico

  • How many verified dentists are listed in New Mexico?
    We list 91 dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties in New Mexico — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is New Mexico's Medicaid dental program called?
    New Mexico's Medicaid program is Centennial Care (also referred to as New Mexico 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.hsd.state.nm.us/lookingforinformation/medicaid-programs/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in New Mexico?
    Look the license up at the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care (https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/dental-health-care/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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