DIMITAR DENTCHEV M.D.
NPI 1679552145
Anesthesiology in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-8544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2024, May 14, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dimitar Dentchev M.d. NPPES

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

DIMITAR DENTCHEV M.D. (NPI 1679552145) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6030) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679552145
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDIMITAR DENTCHEVCredential: M.D.
Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Mailing AddressPo Box 29732San Antonio, TX 78229-0732
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1679552145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · L6030✔ Licensed in NC · 200100132
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · Phone (210) 358-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dimitar Dentchev M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022201904
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101023000227
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Dimitar Dentchev reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
7703 FLOYD CURL DR RM 327B
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.89

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Physician Assistant
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Neurological Surgery
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Ophthalmology
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

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 Dimitar Dentchev's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dimitar Dentchev is 1679552145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Dimitar Dentchev located?

Dimitar Dentchev practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-8544.

What is Dimitar Dentchev's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Dimitar Dentchev enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dimitar Dentchev is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dimitar Dentchev's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dimitar Dentchev reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX) and University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX). Each 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 Dimitar Dentchev's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dimitar Dentchev accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First, Harbor Health and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Dimitar Dentchev as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Dimitar Dentchev affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dimitar Dentchev is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dimitar Dentchev was last updated on September 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.