Teresa Dean, M.D.
NPI 1255538781 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Dean, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1255538781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255538781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 131033 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,563 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 269 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 174 | $131 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 165 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 156 | $16 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 154 | $4 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 154 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 69 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 66 | 19 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 57 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 46 | 16 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 44 | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$389 across 17 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
- 2007-06-28
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Dean's NPI number?
- Teresa Dean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255538781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Dean's specialty?
- Teresa Dean is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Teresa Dean located?
- Teresa Dean's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Wilshire Blvd # 300, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5720.
- What is Teresa Dean's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Dean is (310) 695-2450.
- Does Teresa Dean accept Medicare?
- Teresa Dean is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Dean's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Dean's NPI (1255538781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.