2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1699766345 MD
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KARLA BOLANOS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in TEMPLE, Texas. 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
507
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

KARLA BOLANOS, MD filed 507 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in TEMPLE, Texas.

507
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KARLA BOLANOS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

507 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARLA BOLANOS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KARLA BOLANOS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2005

NPI 1699766345

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

507 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KARLA BOLANOS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508, with a listed phone of (254) 724-1111. NPI 1699766345 was issued on 11/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOLANOS 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 507 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

Provider Details

NPI 1699766345
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/02/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARLA BOLANOS, MD 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.

SCOTT AND WHITE CLINIC
TEMPLE, TX

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

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KARLA BOLANOS, MD. To verify KARLA BOLANOS, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas 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.

507
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
709
Total Day Supply
17,780
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
26 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.00
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 75, 75-84: 44, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KARLA BOLANOS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
35
Carvedilol
21
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Prednisone
20
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
19
Metoprolol Tartrate
15
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Famotidine
13
Furosemide
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How KARLA BOLANOS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

KARLA BOLANOS, MD's 507 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARLA BOLANOS, MD's specialty?
KARLA BOLANOS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in TEMPLE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does KARLA BOLANOS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARLA BOLANOS, MD wrote 507 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is KARLA BOLANOS, MD located?
KARLA BOLANOS, MD is located at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX, 76508. Phone: (254) 724-1111.
What is KARLA BOLANOS, MD's NPI number?
KARLA BOLANOS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699766345, issued on 11/02/2005.
Does KARLA BOLANOS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARLA BOLANOS, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARLA BOLANOS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARLA BOLANOS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARLA BOLANOS, MD accept Medicare?
KARLA BOLANOS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 507 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARLA BOLANOS, MD's credentials?
KARLA BOLANOS, MD's NPI is 1699766345 with credentials MD. 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.
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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