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Gastroenterology

Karla N. Nieves Borrero, MD

Works at hospitals in Smithfield, NC · Raleigh, NC · Cary, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Karla N. Nieves Borrero, MD is a gastroenterologist at 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610. Phone: (919) 350-7856. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karla N. Nieves Borrero had 257 Original Medicare patients and 8,529 services. NPI 1720305766. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (919) 350‑7856
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Johnston Health, Rex Hospital, Wakemed, Cary Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: WakeMed Specialists Group LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karla N. Nieves Borrero, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karla N. Nieves Borrero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karla N. Nieves Borrero 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 Karla N. Nieves Borrero see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 8,529 services for Karla N. Nieves Borrero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karla N. Nieves Borrero's NPI number?
1720305766. 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 Karla N. Nieves Borrero, 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 patients257
Services billed to Medicare8,529
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)95 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)72 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)49 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)34 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Depression26%

Hospitals where Karla N. Nieves Borrero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karla N. Nieves Borrero at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
  • Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
  • Wakemed, Cary HospitalCary, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340173
  • Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
  • Wilson Medical CenterWilson, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340126

Practice locations

Addresses where Karla N. Nieves Borrero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karla N. Nieves Borrero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WakeMed Specialists Group LLC876 clinicians in the group
  • Raleigh Medical Group PA102 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Raleigh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in WakeMed Specialists Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720305766
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians