Quick answers
- Does Dennis D. Talbot Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis D. Talbot Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dennis D. Talbot Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 112 services for Dennis D. Talbot Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis D. Talbot Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1134406960. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dennis D. Talbot Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 112 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)37 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)19 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol54%
- COPD49%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Heart failure44%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia37%
Hospitals where Dennis D. Talbot Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis D. Talbot Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Columbia Basin HospitalEphrata, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501317
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis D. Talbot Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Nat Washington WayEphrata, WA 98823
- 200 Nat Washington Way, Columbia Basin HospitalEphrata, WA 98823 (509) 754‑4631
- 220 Nat Washington WayEphrata, WA 98823 (509) 754‑3330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis D. Talbot Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grant County Public Hospital District No. 368 clinicians in the group
- Grant County Public Hospital District No. 322 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Ephrata
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ephrata, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grant County Public Hospital District No. 3
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134406960 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians