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BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.

Legal Medicine in SAN DIEGO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 348 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.6K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 348 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.6K across 85 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. filed 3,262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2008

NPI 1003085572

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,262 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in California

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Legal Medicine share within California

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1003085572. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 3969 4TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103, with a listed phone of (619) 294-6500. NPI 1003085572 was issued on 02/28/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENYSIAK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 348 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3969 4TH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Provider Details

NPI 1003085572
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/28/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MEDICUS MD INC
SAN DIEGO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.. To verify BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,262 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,262
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
348
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,629
Total Day Supply
223,364
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$321K
Generic Drug Cost
$103K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 109, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
221
Levothyroxine Sodium
159
Losartan Potassium
154
Gabapentin
127
Amlodipine Besylate
124
Metoprolol Succinate
119
Lisinopril
94
Diclofenac Sodium
87
Alendronate Sodium
67
Duloxetine Hcl
66

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s 3,262 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DENYSIAK.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s specialty?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. wrote 3,262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 348 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. located?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. is located at 3969 4TH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103. Phone: (619) 294-6500.
What is BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s NPI number?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003085572, issued on 02/28/2008.
Does BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $321K in brand drug costs.
Does BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. accept Medicare?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,262 Part D claims and 348 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s credentials?
BARBARA DENYSIAK, M.D.'s NPI is 1003085572 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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