Samantha Karlin, MD
NPI 1558865352 · Dermatology Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Karlin, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1558865352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558865352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,971 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 | 886 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 266 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 226 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 217 | $84 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 105 | $82 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 178 | 108 |
| Minoxidil | 125 | 35 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 105 | 84 |
| Fluconazole | 60 | 29 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 60 | 39 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 57 | 28 |
| Fluocinonide | 52 | 33 |
| Hydrocortisone | 47 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,658 across 75 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)
- 433 Plaza St Ste 3aBogalusa, LA 70427-3729Phone: (985) 730-7030Fax: (985) 730-7032
- 135 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29425-2600Phone: (843) 876-5074
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2022-10-21
- Certified
- 2022-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Karlin's NPI number?
- Samantha Karlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558865352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Karlin's specialty?
- Samantha Karlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samantha Karlin located?
- Samantha Karlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1441 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-8110.
- What is Samantha Karlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Karlin is (985) 400-5551.
- Does Samantha Karlin accept Medicare?
- Samantha Karlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Karlin's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Karlin's NPI (1558865352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.