Quick answers
- Does Dennis M. Crockett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis M. Crockett 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 M. Crockett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 464 Original Medicare patients and 1,173 services for Dennis M. Crockett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis M. Crockett's NPI number?
- 1356362800. 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 M. Crockett, 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 | 464 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,173 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)524 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)192 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)142 services
- Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing (G0268)85 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)48 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Dennis M. Crockett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis M. Crockett 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.
- Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050224
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050603
- Providence Mission HospitalMission Viejo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050567
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis M. Crockett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 200Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364‑4361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis M. Crockett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Head and Neck Associates of Orange County An Incorprate16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Head and Neck Associates of Orange County An Incorprate
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356362800 |
| 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