Oral Surgeons in Illinois
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426
Oral Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
61%
Most common: DDS
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Specialty: oral-surgeonState: IL
About oral surgeons in Illinois
Illinois has 426 licensed oral surgeons spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is DDS (61%), which stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) is the second most common at 18%.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois train oral surgeons in the state. Notable hospitals include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medical Center. Health systems such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare employ many of the state's oral surgeons.
12% accept Medicare. Patients with Illinois Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all oral surgeons participate. The most widely accepted carriers include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare.
Chicago's medical district is one of the largest concentrations of healthcare facilities in the world, spanning multiple hospital campuses.
Frequently asked questions about oral surgeons in Illinois
Illinois has 426 licensed oral surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of oral surgeons in Illinois are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among oral surgeons in Illinois include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Wisdom teeth removal (all four) typically costs $1,500 to $3,000 with IV sedation. Bone grafting runs $300 to $800. Jaw surgery ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on complexity. Actual costs in Illinois depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both. Jaw surgery for a medical condition often falls under medical insurance. Check both plans.
Start by confirming a provider accepts your dental insurance. Look at credentials and patient reviews. Illinois has 426 oral surgeons, so you have options to compare. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, location, and whether the provider is accepting new patients.
DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery and DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Illinois, 61% hold the DDS credential and 18% hold DMD. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
12% of oral surgeons in Illinois accept Medicare. Medicare may cover oral surgery when it is medically necessary, such as jaw fracture repair or tumor removal. Routine wisdom tooth removal is generally not covered by Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some oral surgeons in Illinois accept Illinois Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid typically covers medically necessary oral surgery. Wisdom tooth removal is covered in most states for patients under 21. Adult coverage varies. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Illinois Medicaid participation before scheduling.
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Insurance & Oral Surgeon coverage
Top accepted carriers in Illinois include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare.
Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both, depending on the reason for the procedure. Wisdom teeth removal is usually dental. Jaw surgery for a medical condition (like sleep apnea) or facial trauma often falls under medical insurance. Ask the surgeon's office to verify coverage with both your dental and medical plans.
