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Pathology

Dennis R. Askins, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, TX · Mesquite, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Dennis R. Askins, MD is a pathologist at 1355 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 75247. Phone: (214) 638-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dennis R. Askins had 198 Original Medicare patients and 456 services. NPI 1164497632. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dennis R. Askins, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Dennis R. Askins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis R. Askins 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 R. Askins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 456 services for Dennis R. Askins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dennis R. Askins's NPI number?
1164497632. 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 R. Askins, 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 patients198
Services billed to Medicare456
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)213 services
  2. Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report (85060)56 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)47 services
  4. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)23 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)17 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Heart failure42%

Hospitals where Dennis R. Askins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis R. Askins 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dennis R. Askins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dennis R. Askins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Propath Associates PLLC41 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Dallas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Propath Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164497632
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians