Deneen Cherry Dicarlo, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Deneen Cherry Dicarlo is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Deneen Cherry Dicarlo, MD runs an independent rheumatologist practice in San Luis Obispo, CA. She has been in practice for 28+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
77 Casa St Ste 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-5804
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.18/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
301
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
118
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
924
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $995k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
115 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Deneen Cherry Dicarlo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
8329 Brimhall Rd Suite 801, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2243
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Deneen Cherry Dicarlo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deneen Cherry Dicarlo for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Luis Obispo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deneen Cherry Dicarlo
NPI records show Dr. Dicarlo as active with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 695-8385.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deneen Cherry Dicarlo
Practice Location
77 Casa St Ste 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-5804
Mailing Address
8329 Brimhall Rd Suite 801, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2243
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