Carla R Retief, M.D.
Carla R Retief is a Procedural Dermatology specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carla R Retief, M.D. practices as part of a group procedural dermatology specialist practice in Nashville, TN. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4301 Hillsboro Pike Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215-3345
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.63%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
6.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
469
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
147
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
347
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$136 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carla R Retief's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Oct 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
Taxonomy: 207NS0135X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
4301 Hillsboro Pike Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-3314
Differs from practice location
Virtual Procedural Dermatology Care With Carla R Retief
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carla R Retief for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carla R Retief
NPI records show Dr. Retief as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 383-6092.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carla R Retief
Practice Location
4301 Hillsboro Pike Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215-3345
Mailing Address
4301 Hillsboro Pike Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-3314
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