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KARLA B ALMARAZ MD
NPI 1477084275
Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since March 23, 2017PECOS Enrolled
83.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
MSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-3342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2020, May 11, 2017, Mar 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karla B Almaraz Md NPPES

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

KARLA B ALMARAZ MD (NPI 1477084275) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-0119) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477084275
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKARLA B ALMARAZCredential: MD
Location AddressMSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing AddressMsc 10 5550 University Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone(505) 272-3342
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1477084275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0119
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
MSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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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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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karla B Almaraz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
25 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

83.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.63

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers41 claims41 services$17.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$5.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers35 claims35 services$84.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$18.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN LEONE M.D.
Internal Medicine
MSC 10 5550 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-4661

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 Karla Almaraz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karla Almaraz is 1477084275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2017.

Where is Karla Almaraz located?

Karla Almaraz practices at Msc 10 5550 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-3342.

What is Karla Almaraz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Karla Almaraz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karla Almaraz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karla Almaraz was last updated on June 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.