Caroline Nkemdilim Opene
Caroline Nkemdilim Opene is a Dermatology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Caroline Nkemdilim Opene has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2018 in independent practice. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2440, Los Angeles, CA 90067-6593
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.1/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
347
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
226
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
552
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$689 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Caroline Nkemdilim Opene's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Virtual Dermatology Care With Caroline Nkemdilim Opene
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Caroline Nkemdilim Opene for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Caroline Nkemdilim Opene
NPI records show Dr. Opene as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 301-8707.
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 Caroline Nkemdilim Opene
Practice Location
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 2440, Los Angeles, CA 90067-6593
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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