Carolyn Pace, M.D.
NPI 1578594974 · Rheumatology Physician · Tempe, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Pace, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Tempe, AZ (NPI 1578594974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578594974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22677 (AZ)
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
19 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
836 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 430 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 337 | $173 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 45 | $212 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 24 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$212 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 315 | 91 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 267 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 237 | 74 |
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 126 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 108 | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone | 100 | 51 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,424 across 191 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2019-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Pace's NPI number?
- Carolyn Pace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578594974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Pace's specialty?
- Carolyn Pace is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carolyn Pace located?
- Carolyn Pace's practice location on file with NPPES is 2034 E Southern Ave Ste P, Tempe, AZ 85282-7519.
- What is Carolyn Pace's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Pace is (480) 456-6561.
- Does Carolyn Pace accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Pace is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Pace's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Pace's NPI (1578594974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.