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General Surgery

David D. Dearing, MD

Works at hospitals in Laguna Hills, CA · Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

David D. Dearing, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Laguna Hills, CA and Mission Viejo, CA. NPI 1851583173. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David D. Dearing, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
South Orange County Surgical Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David D. Dearing work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David D. Dearing at 2 hospitals: Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David D. Dearing see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Laguna Hills, CA and Mission Viejo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David D. Dearing's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David D. Dearing accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David D. Dearing accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for David D. Dearing?
(949) 457-7900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David D. Dearing's NPI number?
1851583173. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David D. Dearing works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David D. Dearing at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David D. Dearing is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David D. Dearing as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • South Orange County Surgical Medical Group Inc23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Laguna Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laguna Hills, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851583173
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians