2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1205255288 MD
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KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in OCEANSIDE, 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
880
Medicare Part D claims · 274 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.3334/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
70 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OCEANSIDE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 880 claims across 274 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3334/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.6K across 70 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3334 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 880 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)

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2014

NPI 1205255288

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

880 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

94.3334/100 11.233400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3334/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 94.3334/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.3%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 94.3334/100 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).

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in OCEANSIDE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1205255288. 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.

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3629 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA, 92056, with a listed phone of (760) 757-7546. NPI 1205255288 was issued on 04/07/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGUIRRE 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 880 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 274 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.3334/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.6669), compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

3629 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056

Provider Details

NPI 1205255288
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/07/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.3334
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.6669
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTEN AGUIRRE, 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.

DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS INC
OCEANSIDE, CA
KRISTEN AGUIRRE MD INC
LAGUNA HILLS, 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 KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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 KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD. To verify KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 880 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.

880
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
274
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,088
Total Day Supply
29,298
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$127K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
76% female / 24% 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
Ketoconazole
100
Minoxidil
90
Fluorouracil
72
Mupirocin
57
Fluocinonide
55
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Clobetasol Propionate
44
Hydrocortisone
39
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
38
Prednisone
25

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's 880 claims are above the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's specialty?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in OCEANSIDE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD wrote 880 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 274 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's Medicare quality score?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3334/100 (Quality: 88.6669). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD located?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD is located at 3629 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA, 92056. Phone: (760) 757-7546.
What is KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's NPI number?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205255288, issued on 04/07/2014.
Does KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $127K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Minoxidil, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD accept Medicare?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 880 Part D claims and 274 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's credentials?
KRISTEN AGUIRRE, MD's NPI is 1205255288 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.
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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