2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1679585822 M.D.
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CARLA RETIEF, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
347
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$135.9
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARLA RETIEF, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 347 claims across 147 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $135.9 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLA RETIEF, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARLA RETIEF, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CARLA RETIEF, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1679585822

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

347 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CARLA RETIEF, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679585822. 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.

CARLA RETIEF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4301 HILLSBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37215, with a listed phone of (615) 383-6092. NPI 1679585822 was issued on 08/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RETIEF 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 347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

4301 HILLSBORO PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Provider Details

NPI 1679585822
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARLA RETIEF, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AFFILIATED DERMATOLOGISTS OF GREEN HILLS, PC
NASHVILLE, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CARLA RETIEF, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$136

Largest payer

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

347
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
404
Total Day Supply
7,084
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
23 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 44, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
88
Dutasteride
27
Triamcinolone Acetonide
22
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Minoxidil
19
Fluorouracil
17
Spironolactone
16
Fluconazole
15
Ketoconazole
13

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How CARLA RETIEF, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s 347 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s specialty?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARLA RETIEF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLA RETIEF, M.D. wrote 347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
What is CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARLA RETIEF, M.D. located?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D. is located at 4301 HILLSBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37215. Phone: (615) 383-6092.
What is CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679585822, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does CARLA RETIEF, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARLA RETIEF, M.D. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARLA RETIEF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Dutasteride, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLA RETIEF, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 347 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s credentials?
CARLA RETIEF, M.D.'s NPI is 1679585822 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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