Quick answers
- Does Dean P. Ouano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dean P. Ouano 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 Dean P. Ouano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,200 Original Medicare patients and 3,380 services for Dean P. Ouano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dean P. Ouano's NPI number?
- 1811911316. 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 Dean P. Ouano, 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 | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,380 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| 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)1,038 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)504 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)358 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)229 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)193 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Dean P. Ouano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dean P. Ouano 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.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
Practice locations
Addresses where Dean P. Ouano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3504 Bridges StMorehead City, NC 28557 (252) 726‑1064
- 802 McCarthy BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dean P. Ouano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Eye Clinic, PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Eye Clinic, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811911316 |
| 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