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SAN DIEGO EAR, NOSE THROAT SPECILAISTS
NPI 1093941601
Otolaryngology in Carlsbad, CA

Active since June 10, 2009CLIA 05D2210361 · Waiver
2020 CASSIA RD STE 101, CARLSBAD, CA 92009(760) 479-2100(619) 858-0928 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2023, Feb 10, 2023, Jan 17, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About San Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specilaists NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAN DIEGO EAR, NOSE THROAT SPECILAISTS (NPI 1093941601) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Carlsbad, California and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 20, 2027 and lists Dawn Mccloskey, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093941601
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameSTEPHEN DENT M.D. INC.
Location Address2020 CASSIA RD STE 101Carlsbad, CA 92009-4211
Mailing Address2027 Newcastle Ave, 1197 Po BoxCardiff By The Sea, CA 92007-1751 · (760) 479-2100 · Fax (760) 479-2101
Phone(760) 479-2100
Fax(619) 858-0928
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDawn MccloskeyPractice Manager · (760) 479-2100
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1093941601 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedAllergy & ImmunologyTaxonomy 207K00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X
2020 CASSIA RD STE 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSan Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specilaists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

San Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specilaists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to San Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specilaists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Matthew Hirsch, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1831331693
2020 CASSIA RD STE 101
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 479-2100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Dent, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1215943139
477 N EL CAMINO REAL A-202
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-2100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Michael Schmitt, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1588840771
40285 WINCHESTER RD SUITE 104
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-6355
✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
David Bracken, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1205218443
1600 W LEAGUE CITY PKWY STE D
League City, TX 77573
(281) 338-0829
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,332 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2210361

San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists · Carlsbad, CA
Active · expires Jan 20, 2027
CLIA Number05D2210361
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStephen Dent
Laboratory Phone(760) 479-2100
Laboratory LocationSan Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists2020 Cassia Rd Ste 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stephen Dent M.D. Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. is 1093941601. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2009. The provider is doing business as San Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specilaists.

Where is Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. located?

Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. is located at 2020 Cassia Rd Ste 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009. The listed phone number is (760) 479-2100.

What is Stephen Dent M.D. Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Stephen Dent M.D. Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Stephen Dent M.D. Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Otolaryngology (3) and Qualified Audiologist (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2210361) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Dent M.D. Inc. was last updated on February 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.