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Dentists · WV

Dentists in West Virginia

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

Verified
84
Medicare
48
HPSA
21
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

West Virginia workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 84 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

84

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

4.7

Population 1.77M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

25years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

94%

79 of 84 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

57%

48 of 84 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

25%

21 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

90/ 100

Interquartile range 89–90.

Calculated from 3 dentists who report MIPS — about 4% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

73%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

5 of 84 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within West Virginia.

  • Morgantown23
  • Charleston12
  • Parkersburg8
  • Wheeling8
  • Hurricane6
Licensing

Verify a license in West Virginia

Use the West Virginia 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 West Virginia

  • How many verified dentists are listed in West Virginia?
    We list 84 dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties in West Virginia — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is West Virginia's Medicaid dental program called?
    West Virginia's Medicaid program is West Virginia 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://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Pages/default.aspx.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in West Virginia?
    Look the license up at the West Virginia Board of Dentistry (https://wvdentalboard.org/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does West Virginia have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 21 dentists in our top-tier West Virginia list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for West Virginia.

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