Howard Dedes, M.D.
NPI 1679760094 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Dedes, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1679760094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679760094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A103665 (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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,368 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,002 | $144 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 85 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $186 |
| Evaluation of Psychological Test, First Hour96130 | 46 | $130 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 28 | $161 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 519 | 104 |
| Gabapentin | 296 | 100 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 244 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 168 | 45 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 119 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 116 | 33 |
| Morphine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,322 across 105 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 (2)
- 18785 Brookhurst St Ste 200Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7300Phone: (949) 877-7246Fax: (949) 988-4000
- 26921 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 201Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6501Phone: (949) 877-7246Fax: (949) 988-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-30
- Last updated
- 2025-08-25
- Certified
- 2025-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Dedes's NPI number?
- Howard Dedes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679760094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Dedes's specialty?
- Howard Dedes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Dedes located?
- Howard Dedes's practice location on file with NPPES is 9940 Talbert Ave Ste 202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5153.
- What is Howard Dedes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Dedes is (949) 877-7246.
- Does Howard Dedes accept Medicare?
- Howard Dedes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Dedes's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Dedes's NPI (1679760094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.