Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Anesthesiology

Douglas J. Dearth Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Lancaster, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Douglas J. Dearth Jr., MD is an anesthesiologist at 401 N Ewing St, Lancaster, OH 43130. Phone: (740) 687-8183. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Douglas J. Dearth Jr. had 112 Original Medicare patients and 138 services. NPI 1740621275. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 401 N Ewing St, Lancaster, OH 43130 · Directions
  • Phone: (740) 687‑8183
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Fairfield Medical Center
  • Group practice: Fairfield Anesthesia Associates Inc
  • Medical school: Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Douglas J. Dearth Jr., 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Douglas J. Dearth Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas J. Dearth 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 Douglas J. Dearth Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Douglas J. Dearth Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Douglas J. Dearth Jr.'s NPI number?
1740621275. 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 Douglas J. Dearth 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 patients112
Services billed to Medicare138
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)14 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)13 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)11 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Anxiety38%

Hospitals where Douglas J. Dearth Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas J. Dearth 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Douglas J. Dearth Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Douglas J. Dearth Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Fairfield Anesthesia Associates Inc12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Anesthesiology doctors in Ohio →

Other anesthesiologists in Lancaster

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, OH — not a recommendation.

All anesthesiologists in Lancaster →

Other clinicians in Fairfield Anesthesia Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740621275
CorrectionsReport 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

  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