Gary Carlson, MD
NPI 1144280181 · Specialist · Westlake Village, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Carlson, MD is a Specialist provider in Westlake Village, CA (NPI 1144280181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144280181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- G39594 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,922 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,916 | $8 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 474 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 407 | $61 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 390 | $55 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 161 | $96 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 34 | 27 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 32 | 13 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 26 | 11 |
| Mupirocin | 21 | 17 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 19 | 14 |
| Fluorouracil | 19 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | — |
| Metronidazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$729 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Carlson's NPI number?
- Gary Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144280181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Carlson's specialty?
- Gary Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gary Carlson located?
- Gary Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 S Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91361-1929.
- What is Gary Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Carlson is (805) 495-0551.
- Does Gary Carlson accept Medicare?
- Gary Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Carlson's NPI (1144280181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.