Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Caroline Dennis, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1356352561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3626 Ruffin RD
San Diego, CA 921231810
(858) 565-9666
fax (858) 565-9441

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2007
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G81310
Medicaid
CA #00G813100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356352561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
155
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$23,123
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 38 38 $32
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 37 37 $65
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 28 28 $335
64488 Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 24 24 $70
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 15 15 $356
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 13 13 $240

In context: peer comparison

Among 160 peers in San Diego Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Caroline Dennis's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Dennis practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Caroline Dennis practice?
Dr. Caroline Dennis practices at 3626 Ruffin RD, San Diego, CA 921231810. Office phone: 8585659666.
What is Dr. Caroline Dennis's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Dennis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356352561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Dennis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Dennis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Dennis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.