Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Dent, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1215943139
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
477 N El Camino Real, A-202
Encinitas, CA 920241328
(760) 479-2100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2016
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A96200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215943139. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,469
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$160,115
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 386 11 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 294 177 $99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 215 145 $139
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 163 87 $217
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 73 56 $50
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 62 51 $152
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 60 47 $145
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 55 27 $401
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 51 47 $130
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 49 49 $180

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Encinitas Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$418
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 10 $232.79
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 1 $98.99
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $29.06
Neurent Medical Limited 1 $28.77
Optinose US, INC. 2 $28.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$319
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
200
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$4,015
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 48 41 $785
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil Generic 23 18 $1,072
Montelukast Sodium Generic 23 11 $308
Azelastine Hcl Generic 19 0 $700
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 15 $219
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 17 0 $22
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 14 11 $409
Prednisone Generic 14 13 $40
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 13 0 $303
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 12 0 $156

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Dent's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Dent practices Otolaryngology Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Dent practice?
Dr. Stephen Dent practices at 477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 920241328. Office phone: 7604792100.
What is Dr. Stephen Dent's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Dent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215943139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Dent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Dent accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Dent commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.