Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dennis Crockett, MD

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
9493644361
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356362800 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Crockett from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Crockett

Dr. Dennis Crockett is a plastic surgery within the head & neck physician in Mission Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Crockett performed 1,043 Medicare services across 848 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Crockett received a total of $1,356 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Crockett is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in CA $1,356 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,043
Medicare services
Top 41% in CA for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
848
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~55 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
495 $101 $289
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
185 $170 $421
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
185 $127 $370
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
111 $43 $115
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
31 $120 $580
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
21 $34 $80
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
15 $30 $115
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,356
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $194/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
64
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,356 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$222
2023
$223
2022
$431
2021
$80
2020
$14
2019
$51
2018
$336

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Baxter Healthcare
$49
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42
LEO Pharma Inc.
$33
Grifols USA, LLC
$28
Optinose US, Inc.
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
OptiNose US, Inc.
$205
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$195
Optinose US, Inc.
$187
Stryker Corporation
$91
GENZYME CORPORATION
$62
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Baxter Healthcare
$49
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$45
Ethicon US, LLC
$40
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$38
LEO Pharma Inc.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$30
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$29
Grifols USA, LLC
$28
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$24
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$18
Neurent Medical Limited
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2 DRAWER · ADBRY · AJOVY · AYVAKIT · Coblation · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · Dymista · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FLOSEAL · HALO · LINX Reflux Management System · MATRIXMANDIBLE · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · ORLADEYO · Olympus · Otovel · PERCLOT · PROPEL · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · XEROGEL NASAL/EPISTAXIS 2 PACK · Xembify · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Crockett is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Crockett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Crockett performed 495 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Crockett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Crockett received a total of $1,356 from 26 companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Crockett's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Crockett's average Medicare payment per service is $110. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Crockett) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →