Teresa A Oropilla-Kiefer, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Teresa A Oropilla-Kiefer is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(859) 253-1686Lexington, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Lexington, KY. A University of Louisville School of Medicine graduate since 1989, she brings 37+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 103 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in KYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Lexington37+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6893dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

201 Mechanic St, Lexington, KY 40507-1004

Fax: (859) 254-2743
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

60.29/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.5%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

58

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

126

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,863

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $552k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
64%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
40%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$396 received from industry

16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511-1217

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Lexington 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 Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer

NPI records show Dr. Oropilla-Kiefer as active with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 253-1686.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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