Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karla Talavera, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
- NPI 1417377607
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
420 34Th St
Bakersfield, CA 933012237
(661) 327-4647 - Additional location
-
191 Az-264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-4500 - Mailing address
-
9825 Magnolia Ave Ste B349
Riverside, CA 925033562
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 7, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A143128 · Washington #MD61176251
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417377607. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
554
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$55,094
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 311 | 113 | $80 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 115 | 114 | $118 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 113 | 64 | $123 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 15 | 15 | $176 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 55 peers in Bakersfield Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $19.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
90
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$896
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 18 | 18 | $254 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 18 | 18 | $64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 18 | 16 | $199 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $56 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 12 | 12 | $175 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 11 | $148 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karla Talavera's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Talavera practices Internal Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Karla Talavera practice?
Dr. Karla Talavera practices at 420 34Th St, Bakersfield, CA 933012237. Office phone: 6613274647.
What is Dr. Karla Talavera's NPI?
Dr. Karla Talavera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417377607, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Talavera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Talavera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Talavera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.