2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1275885709 MD, PHD
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CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in FRESNO, California. 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
516
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
MIPS score
96.1448/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$193.37
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FRESNO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 516 claims across 391 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1448/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $193.37 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1448 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 516 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)

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD 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).

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/08/2012

NPI 1275885709

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

516 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

96.1448/100 13.04480000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.1448/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 96.1448/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 96.1448/100 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).

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in FRESNO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1275885709. 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.

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 7025 N CHESTNUT AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93720, with a listed phone of (559) 233-3376. NPI 1275885709 was issued on 10/08/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAZ 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 516 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%. 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 96.1448/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2895), 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

7025 N CHESTNUT AVE
FRESNO, CA 93720

Provider Details

NPI 1275885709
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/08/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.1448
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.2895
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD 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.

FRESNO DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS INC
FRESNO, CA

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 CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD. To verify CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

516
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
522
Total Day Supply
4,347
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
46 (8.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
444

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Minocycline Hcl
377
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
45
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
29
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
25

* 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 CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD 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

CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's 516 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's specialty?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in FRESNO, California. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD wrote 516 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
What is CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1448/100 (Quality: 92.2895). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD located?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD is located at 7025 N CHESTNUT AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93720. Phone: (559) 233-3376.
What is CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's NPI number?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275885709, issued on 10/08/2012.
Does CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%.
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 CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Minocycline Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 516 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's credentials?
CARLOS PAZ, MD, PHD's NPI is 1275885709 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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