Caroline Opene
NPI 1255836656 · Dermatology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255836656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A165185 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,266 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 | 282 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 205 | $137 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Ultraviolet Radiation With Tar Or Petroleum Jelly Application96910 | 189 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $98 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 108 | $129 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 159 | 69 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 | 54 |
| Minoxidil | 63 | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone | 54 | 31 |
| Fluocinonide | 47 | 22 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 37 | 14 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 33 | 19 |
| Tacrolimus | 31 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$689 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 450Los Angeles, CA 90095-6593Phone: (310) 825-6991
- 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1070Santa Monica, CA 90404-2202Phone: (310) 206-7546
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-02-16
- Certified
- 2024-02-16
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.