Brian Carlos, MD
NPI 1730127515 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Carlos, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1730127515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730127515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD21044 (DC)
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
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
33 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 | 17 | $123 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 16 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$123 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 248 | 101 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 240 | 69 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 235 | 74 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 232 | 86 |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylatebrand: Pradaxa | 226 | 74 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 194 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$179 across 2 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
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2021-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Carlos's NPI number?
- Brian Carlos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730127515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Carlos's specialty?
- Brian Carlos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Carlos located?
- Brian Carlos's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024-5138.
- What is Brian Carlos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Carlos is (760) 944-7300.
- Does Brian Carlos accept Medicare?
- Brian Carlos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Carlos's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Carlos's NPI (1730127515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.