Tshekedi Dennis, MD
NPI 1215015508 · Psychiatry Physician · Huntington Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tshekedi Dennis, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Huntington Beach, CA (NPI 1215015508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215015508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A96369 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
78 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $138 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 16 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$138 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 243 | 50 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 238 | 34 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 227 | 36 |
| Clozapinebrand: Clozapine Odt | 214 | 16 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 208 | 28 |
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 166 | 18 |
| Olanzapine | 159 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,711 across 190 records (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 (3)
- 12511 Brookhurst StGarden Grove, CA 92840-4806Phone: (714) 643-7176Fax: (714) 881-2855
- 265 S Anita Dr Ste 102-104Orange, CA 92868-3355Phone: (714) 410-3500Fax: (714) 410-3527
- 999 N Tustin Ave Ste 216Santa Ana, CA 92705-6506Phone: (714) 545-5550
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2024-12-29
- Certified
- 2024-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tshekedi Dennis's NPI number?
- Tshekedi Dennis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215015508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tshekedi Dennis's specialty?
- Tshekedi Dennis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tshekedi Dennis located?
- Tshekedi Dennis's practice location on file with NPPES is 5762 Bolsa Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1172.
- What is Tshekedi Dennis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tshekedi Dennis is (714) 898-0362.
- Does Tshekedi Dennis accept Medicare?
- Tshekedi Dennis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tshekedi Dennis's NPI active?
- Yes — Tshekedi Dennis's NPI (1215015508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.