Carmelda Labaze, MD
Carmelda Labaze is a Family Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carmelda Labaze, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Albuquerque, NM in group practice. Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5550 Wyoming Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3167
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.85/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.18%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
18
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
426
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,705
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $230k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
13 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Po Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Carmelda Labaze
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carmelda Labaze for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Albuquerque 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 Carmelda Labaze
Dr. Labaze is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 462-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carmelda Labaze
Practice Location
5550 Wyoming Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3167
Mailing Address
Po Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
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