Find a Medicaid Dentist in Paterson, NJ
149 dental providers in Paterson are state-listed on New Jersey’s official Medicaid and CHIP submission, across 164 practice locations, with 134 providers marked accepting new patients. State-listed means on the roster, not a booking guarantee: call and name the plan on your card.
State-listed providers in Paterson
The first 100 of 164 listed locations, providers marked accepting first. Source: the federal InsureKidsNow locator, listing updates as recent as 2026-07-08.
64 more listed locations in Paterson are not shown here. The full roster is on the free InsureKidsNow locator, and every listing should be confirmed by phone either way.
What New Jersey Medicaid pays dentists
Reimbursement shapes participation: states that pay dentists more list more of them. See the published New Jersey fee schedule for common procedures.
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How many dentists take Medicaid in Paterson?
149 dental providers in Paterson are state-listed on New Jersey's official Medicaid and CHIP submission, across 164 practice locations. State-listed means on the program's roster; peer-reviewed audits phone-confirm roughly two-thirds of official listings, so always call before booking.
Are Paterson Medicaid dentists accepting new patients?
134 of the 149 state-listed Paterson providers are marked as accepting new Medicaid patients. The flag runs ahead of reality: panels close and staff change, so call the office to confirm before booking.
Which Medicaid plans do Paterson dentists take?
Paterson listings span 6 Medicaid and CHIP dental plans: Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, NJ FamilyCare Fidelis Care, NJ FamilyCare Horizon NJ Health, NJ FamilyCare UnitedHealthcare Community Plan NJ, NJ FamilyCare Wellpoint. Dentists participate per plan, not per program, so name the exact plan on your card when you call.