Denis G Patterson, DO
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Denis G Patterson, DO practices as part of a group pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in Reno, NV. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 289dNPPES updated 2025-07-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5578 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89511-1825
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better42.45%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+37.4 pts)
42.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
406
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
841
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $45k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$74.7k received from industry
220 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Denis G Patterson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Jul 20, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2002)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Denis G Patterson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Denis G Patterson for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Reno 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 Denis G Patterson
NPI records show Dr. Patterson as active with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 284-8650.
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 Denis G Patterson
Practice Location
5578 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89511-1825
Mailing Address
5578 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89511-1825
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