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.
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202360.29/100
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 = better92.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$396 received from industry
16 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 Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Louisville School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
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 Teresa a Oropilla-Kiefer
Practice Location
201 Mechanic St, Lexington, KY 40507-1004
Mailing Address
1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511-1217
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