Dennis Peter Padla, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Dennis Peter Padla, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, depression, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 35dNPPES updated 2026-04-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
510 Plaza Dr Ste 170, Folsom, CA 95630-4790
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
267
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
212
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,307
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$506 received from industry
9 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 Dennis Peter Padla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 31, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
2020 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811-3120
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Dennis Peter Padla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dennis Peter Padla for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Folsom 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 Dennis Peter Padla
Dr. Padla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Folsom, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 351-9400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dennis Peter Padla
Practice Location
510 Plaza Dr Ste 170, Folsom, CA 95630-4790
Mailing Address
2020 J St, Sacramento, CA 95811-3120
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