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Active NPI 1861685786 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Dennis Stephen Cesar , MD

Urology • Merced, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dennis Cesar, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Merced, CA. With approximately 54 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1972, Dr. Cesar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 220 E 13TH ST.

Dr. Cesar is affiliated with Merced Urology Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

220 E 13th St

Merced, CA 953416250

Telephone 2093837534
Fax 2096778303
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1972

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Merced, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
54 Yrs +23.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Merced, CA (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cesar (54 Years) 54 Yrs
Merced Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
2,535 1,130 $183.00 $90.44
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg
2,058 36 $122.00 $56.66
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
1,229 705 $23.00 $11.71
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
248 234 $426.00 $142.84
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
233 59 $127.00 $63.33
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
182 47 $29.00 $14.35
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg
132 28 $377.00 $178.90
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
97 44 $71.00 $36.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
94 87 $362.00 $177.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
87 87 $335.00 $165.72
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
83 77 $502.00 $236.06
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
64 49 $48.00 $23.91
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
63 62 $265.13 $32.12
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
63 62 $57.46 $7.06
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies
60 59 $765.00 $372.95
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope
48 44 $677.00 $323.91
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis
45 45 $101.00 $49.96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
40 37 $257.00 $125.23
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope
33 33 $1429.00 $681.36
51736 Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying
31 31 $27.00 $7.22
51725 Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder
30 30 $477.00 $119.84
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg
29 22 $6.00 $2.33
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
25 16 $157.00 $75.64
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
22 22 $183.00 $88.08
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
15 13 $1496.00 $534.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-23
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CA G33716

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Merced Urology Medical Group, Inc.

900 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 953482401

Phone: 2097232122

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Anne Grover , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013060383

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Deirdre Mazzetto , NP, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1023580446

Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

NPI 1033435300

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1215228820

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Leland Fife , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1285745521

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1528562014

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2021

Registered at 220 E 13TH ST, MERCED, CA 953416250 (Tel: 2093837534)

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2020

Registered at 900 W OLIVE AVE STE A, MERCED, CA 953482401 (Tel: 2093837534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2020

Registered at 220 STANDIFORD AVE STE F, MODESTO, CA 953501159 (Tel: 2095795628)

NPI Profile Active September 08, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2009

Registered at 2517 CANAL ST STE 1, MERCED, CA 953402830 (Tel: 2093837534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 08, 2009

Registered at 2517 CANAL ST STE 1, MERCED, CA 953402830 (Tel: 2093837534)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 08, 2009

Recorded as DENNIS CESAR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 08, 2009

Urology (License #G33716 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861685786
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 23, 2007
Last Update: July 23, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

220 Standiford Ave Ste F

Modesto, CA 953501159

Phone: 2095795628

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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