2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1821279845 M.D.
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DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.

Body Imaging Physician in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
What the federal data reveals: DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 18 claims across 18 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/19/2007

NPI 1821279845

Primary specialty

Body Imaging Physician

Niche

1,930 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 44

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Body Imaging Physician share within Louisiana

1. Body Imaging Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Body Imaging Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Body Imaging Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Body Imaging Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — 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).

DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician provider practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1821279845. 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.

DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Body Imaging Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1800 RYAN ST STE 105, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601, with a listed phone of (337) 439-4706. NPI 1821279845 was issued on 11/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DARTEZ 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 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117 in drug spend. 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.

Body Imaging Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,930 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 44 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

1800 RYAN ST STE 105
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

Provider Details

NPI 1821279845
Specialty Body Imaging Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/19/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

18
Total Claims
$117
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
130
Generic Drug Cost
$95

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
17

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

Body Imaging Physician Overview

How DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. fits within the Body Imaging Physician landscape nationally.

1,930
Body Imaging Physician Providers in US
52
States with Body Imaging Physician
44
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s 18 claims are below the specialty average of 44.

Nearby Body Imaging Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Body Imaging Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. specializes in Body Imaging Physician and practices in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. located?
DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. is located at 1800 RYAN ST STE 105, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601. Phone: (337) 439-4706.
What is DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821279845, issued on 11/19/2007.
How many Body Imaging Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,930 Body Imaging Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Body Imaging Physician provider writes 44 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
DENNY DARTEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
DENNY DARTEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1821279845 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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