Denise Romero, M.D.
NPI 1194922542 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Antioch, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Denise Romero, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Antioch, CA (NPI 1194922542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194922542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A95275 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
395 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 126 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 115 | $216 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 32 | $268 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $147 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2637 Shadelands DrWalnut Creek, CA 94598-2512Phone: (925) 930-9978Fax: (925) 930-9663
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-29
- Last updated
- 2025-02-27
- Certified
- 2025-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denise Romero's NPI number?
- Denise Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194922542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Denise Romero's specialty?
- Denise Romero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Denise Romero located?
- Denise Romero's practice location on file with NPPES is 2350 Country Hills Dr Ste a, Antioch, CA 94509-7436.
- What is Denise Romero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Denise Romero is (925) 757-0800.
- Does Denise Romero accept Medicare?
- Denise Romero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Denise Romero's NPI active?
- Yes — Denise Romero's NPI (1194922542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.