Dennis S Wales, MD
Dennis S Wales is a Family Medicine specialist based in Durango, CO with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dennis S Wales, MD has been part of the Durango medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
810 E 3rd St Unit 201, Durango, CO 81301-5759
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.28%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
518
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
652
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,098
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $558k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
3701 Kirby Dr Suite 600, Houston, TX 77098-3900
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390328
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Dennis S Wales
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dennis S Wales for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durango 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 S Wales
NPI records show Dr. Wales as active with telehealth listed in Durango, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 764-1790.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dennis S Wales
Practice Location
810 E 3rd St Unit 201, Durango, CO 81301-5759
Mailing Address
3701 Kirby Dr Suite 600, Houston, TX 77098-3900
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