Dennis Blackburn, D.O.
NPI 1851353205 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Blackburn, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1851353205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851353205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A7267 (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
20 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
2,431 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 | 1,028 | $139 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 237 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 216 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 188 | $40 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 172 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 107 | 63 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 96 | 19 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon | 32 | — |
| Ampicillin Trihydrate | 23 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | 12 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,084 across 12 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
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2010-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Blackburn's NPI number?
- Dennis Blackburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851353205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Blackburn's specialty?
- Dennis Blackburn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dennis Blackburn located?
- Dennis Blackburn's practice location on file with NPPES is 2342 Professional Pkwy, Santa Maria, CA 93455-1630.
- What is Dennis Blackburn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Blackburn is (805) 349-9545.
- Does Dennis Blackburn accept Medicare?
- Dennis Blackburn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Blackburn's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Blackburn's NPI (1851353205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.