Eric Hentzen, M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1245411180 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Hentzen, M.D. PH.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1245411180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245411180
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A83117 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
296 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 | 127 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $119 |
| Release of Wrist Ligament Using an Endoscope29848 | 17 | $550 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$270 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-20
- Last updated
- 2020-01-07
- Certified
- 2020-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Hentzen's NPI number?
- Eric Hentzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245411180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Hentzen's specialty?
- Eric Hentzen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Hentzen located?
- Eric Hentzen's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Eric Hentzen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Hentzen is (619) 543-6312.
- Does Eric Hentzen accept Medicare?
- Eric Hentzen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Hentzen's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Hentzen's NPI (1245411180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.