Quick answers
- Does Dennis L. Parks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis L. Parks 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 L. Parks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,998 Original Medicare patients and 3,041 services for Dennis L. Parks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis L. Parks's NPI number?
- 1346200870. 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 L. Parks, 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 | 1,998 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,041 |
| Different services or procedures | 144 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)509 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)222 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)186 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)136 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)113 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Dennis L. Parks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis L. Parks 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.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450101
- Coryell Memorial HospitalGatesville, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451379
- Freestone Medical CenterFairfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450658
- Hamilton General HospitalHamilton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451392
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis L. Parks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 N Brown StHamilton, TX 76531 (254) 386‑1600
- 6901 Medical PkwyWaco, TX 76712 (254) 751‑4000
- 7125 New Sanger Ave, Suite AWaco, TX 76712 (254) 399‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis L. Parks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Texas Radiological Associates PA61 clinicians in the group
- Waco Cardiology Associates23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hamilton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hamilton, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Texas Radiological Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346200870 |
| 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