Quick answers
- Does Carolina Puyana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolina Puyana accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carolina Puyana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 335 Original Medicare patients and 1,337 services for Carolina Puyana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolina Puyana's NPI number?
- 1235766528. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carolina Puyana, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 335 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,337 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)338 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)108 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)94 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)79 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolina Puyana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1828 Ponce De Leon BlvdCoral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 585‑6913
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolina Puyana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Florida →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Miami
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235766528 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians