Howard Dedes, M.D.
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Howard Dedes, M.D. practices as part of a group interventional pain medicine specialist practice in Fountain Valley, CA. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-08-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9940 Talbert Ave Ste 202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5153
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.23/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better48.39%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.3 pts)
48.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
209
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
228
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,554
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $98k
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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
105 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 Howard Dedes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Aug 24, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd Ste 135-222, Anaheim, CA 92808-2257
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Howard Dedes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Dedes for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Fountain Valley 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 Howard Dedes
NPI records show Dr. Dedes as active with telehealth listed in Fountain Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 877-7246.
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 Howard Dedes
Practice Location
9940 Talbert Ave Ste 202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5153
Mailing Address
8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd Ste 135-222, Anaheim, CA 92808-2257
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