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Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD

Specializes in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Professional interests include: temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), trauma, jaw surgery, and more.
55 Fruit Street Suite 230
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD is an oral surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street Suite 230
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-2740
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Some issues Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD can help you with:

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

operative TMJ arthroscopy

In 2023, Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD performed more operative TMJ arthroscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

panoramic X-ray

By Affordability:

panoramic X-ray
X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD performed more panoramic X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for panoramic X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2012 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and oral surgical splint.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 315
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
oral surgery 12
oral surgical splint 32
X-rays 215

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2013 were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and oral surgical splint.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 259
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24
oral surgical splint 22
X-rays 161

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 77
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 25
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2014 were X-rays and oral surgical splint.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 188
oral surgical splint 14
X-rays 62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2015 were X-rays, oral surgical splint, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 220
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
oral surgical splint 19
X-rays 78

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 22
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2015

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2016 were X-rays and oral surgical splint.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 176
oral surgical splint 14
X-rays 59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 80
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2016

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2017 were X-rays, CT scan and oral surgical splint.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

CT scan 32
doctor visit 208
oral surgical splint 28
X-rays 90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 13
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 34
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2018 were X-rays, oral surgical splint and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

CT scan 13
doctor visit 97
oral surgical splint 16
X-rays 31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 70
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2018

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2019 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 100
X-rays 19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2019

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2020 were X-rays, minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery and oral surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
oral surgery 12
X-rays 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2020

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2021 were X-rays, minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery and oral surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129
joint surgery 13
minimally invasive procedures 13
oral surgery 13
X-rays 33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2021

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA during 2022 were X-rays, minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery and oral surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
joint surgery 11
minimally invasive procedures 11
oral surgery 11
X-rays 36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated as an oral surgeon in Boston, MA were X-rays, hospital care, inpatient care and CT scan.

CT scan 22
doctor visit 173
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
oral surgery 12
X-rays 73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 83
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 78
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 14
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 20
85 and over 5
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 4
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Delta Dental, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, Met Life Dental, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth Dental and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Delta Dental
Coventry
Cigna
Blue California
Beech Street
WellPoint
Medicare ACO
Met Life Dental
WellSense
Senior Whole Health
Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth Dental
WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Nexus CMF, LLC $88,133
$88,133
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $42,326 CMF Orthognathic
$16,081 		Stock Joint
$9,833 		ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL
$9,692 		CMF Non
$6,699 		Craniomaxillofacial
$21
Biomet Microfixation, LLC $20,480 MICROFIXATION - ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL
$10,383 		Microfixation-Oral and Maxillofacial
$10,037 		MICROFIXATION - THORACIC
$59
3D Systems $13,314 Anatomical Model
$7,786 		Models
$5,528
Stryker Corporation $2,762 Universal Mandible
$2,294 		NA
$263 		VSP SYSTEM, VSP CRANIAL
$108 		PATIENT-FITTED TMJ RECONSTRUCTIVE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM
$97
Other $1,901 ODONTOLOGY
$104 		Exparel
$48 		3I - TISSUE PRODUCTS
$13 		DENTAL IMPLANTS
$11
$1,725
Types of Payments
Royalty or License $55,640
Travel and Lodging $38,633
Consulting Fee $32,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $25,000
Gift $13,314
Other $3,678

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph P. McCain, DMD has received 6 research payments totaling $17,462.

Biography

Dr. Joseph McCain works as an oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. McCain is rated highly by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. McCain include temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), reconstructive surgery, and trauma. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Delta Dental. For his professional training, Dr. McCain completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami.

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