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DR. PATRICIA JEANNE DRILLING
NPI 1831110956
Dentist - General Practice in Tulare, CA

Active since July 22, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 27, 2027
877 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274(559) 686-5184(559) 686-7457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Patricia Jeanne Drilling NPPES

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

DR. PATRICIA JEANNE DRILLING (NPI 1831110956) is an individual general practice provider in Tulare, California, licensed in California (39524) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through October 27, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831110956
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICIA JEANNE DRILLING
Location Address877 E MERRITT AVETulare, CA 93274-2246
Mailing Address877 E Merritt AveTulare, CA 93274-2246 · (559) 686-5184 · Fax (559) 686-7457
Phone(559) 686-5184
Fax(559) 686-7457
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2009
✔ NPI 1831110956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 39524
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
877 E MERRITT AVE, Tulare, CA 93274
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Patricia Jeanne Drilling has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 27, 2015 through October 27, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 27, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 27, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93274 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Patricia Drilling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Drilling is 1831110956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006.

Where is Patricia Drilling located?

Patricia Drilling practices at 877 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274. The listed phone number is (559) 686-5184.

What is Patricia Drilling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Patricia Drilling enrolled in Medicare?

No. Patricia Drilling has opted out of Medicare through October 27, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Drilling was last updated on November 30, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.