Carolyn Herrera, NP
NPI 1780050534 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Herrera, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1780050534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780050534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95002867 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
555 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 | 206 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $83 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 90 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 67 | $163 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 66 | $118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 51 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 38 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 29 | 24 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 17 | — |
| Alprazolam | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$102 across 1 record (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
- 2015-08-17
- Last updated
- 2015-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Herrera's NPI number?
- Carolyn Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780050534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Herrera's specialty?
- Carolyn Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolyn Herrera located?
- Carolyn Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 312, Encinitas, CA 92024-5147.
- What is Carolyn Herrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Herrera is (760) 753-5594.
- Does Carolyn Herrera accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Herrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Herrera's NPI (1780050534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.