2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1508356734 DO
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KARLA GUERRA, DO

Dermatology Physician in ROANOKE, Virginia. 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
685
Medicare Part D claims · 227 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$95.99
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KARLA GUERRA, DO filed 685 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in ROANOKE, Virginia, prescribing 88% generic.

685
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
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 GUERRA, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

685 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 GUERRA, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 GUERRA, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2018

NPI 1508356734

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

685 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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 GUERRA, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1 RIVERSIDE CIR, ROANOKE, VA, 24016, with a listed phone of (540) 581-0254. NPI 1508356734 was issued on 05/14/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUERRA 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 685 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 227 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $484K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1 RIVERSIDE CIR
ROANOKE, VA 24016

Provider Details

NPI 1508356734
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/14/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARLA GUERRA, DO 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.

CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
ROANOKE, VA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 490024
CARILION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
ROANOKE, VA

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 KARLA GUERRA, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$96

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KARLA GUERRA, DO — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 685 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

685
Total Claims
$484K
Total Drug Cost
227
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
875
Total Day Supply
23,314
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$456K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 72, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KARLA GUERRA, DO 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
Clobetasol Propionate
87
Triamcinolone Acetonide
71
Doxycycline Hyclate
48
Ketoconazole
46
Hydrocortisone
29
Minoxidil
28
Prednisone
20
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
16
Clindamycin Phosphate
15
Fluorouracil
15

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KARLA GUERRA, DO fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

KARLA GUERRA, DO's 685 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARLA GUERRA, DO's specialty?
KARLA GUERRA, DO specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in ROANOKE, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does KARLA GUERRA, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARLA GUERRA, DO wrote 685 Medicare Part D claims totaling $484K in drug costs for 227 beneficiaries.
Where is KARLA GUERRA, DO located?
KARLA GUERRA, DO is located at 1 RIVERSIDE CIR, ROANOKE, VA, 24016. Phone: (540) 581-0254.
What is KARLA GUERRA, DO's NPI number?
KARLA GUERRA, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508356734, issued on 05/14/2018.
Does KARLA GUERRA, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARLA GUERRA, DO's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $456K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARLA GUERRA, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARLA GUERRA, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARLA GUERRA, DO accept Medicare?
KARLA GUERRA, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 685 Part D claims and 227 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARLA GUERRA, DO's credentials?
KARLA GUERRA, DO's NPI is 1508356734 with credentials DO. 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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