Royal Dean, M.D.
Royal Dean, M.D. runs an independent general practitioner practice in Simi Valley, CA. Trained at Oral Roberts University School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3346dNPPES updated 2017-03-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1687 Erringer Rd Ste 217, Simi Valley, CA 93065-6510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.12/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.54%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
448
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
443
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,544
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $930k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$129 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Royal Dean's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Oral Roberts University School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Oral Roberts University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
1129 Red Tail Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065-7232
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191316
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Royal Dean
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Royal Dean for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Simi 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 Royal Dean
Dr. Dean is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Simi Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 577-0059.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Royal Dean
Practice Location
1687 Erringer Rd Ste 217, Simi Valley, CA 93065-6510
Mailing Address
1129 Red Tail Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065-7232
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