Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Biren, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Specialist · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1124021035
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1324 Nelson Ave, Ste B
Modesto, CA 953505341
(209) 524-9481
fax (209) 524-9486
Additional location
9781 Blue Larkspur Ln Ste 100
Monterey, CA 939406509
(831) 333-9008
fax (831) 333-9010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2023
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #G48190 · California #GR0045780

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124021035. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
916
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,409
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 379 64 $8
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 100 92 $54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 100 84 $97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 63 $138
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $121
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 63 61 $109
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 50 45 $120
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 32 22 $57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $179
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 16 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$584
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PFIZER INC. 2 $274.65
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $125.00
UCB, Inc. 1 $98.19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $32.68
Dermavant Sciences, Inc. 1 $21.18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $17.82
ABBVIE INC. 1 $14.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$584

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
252
Patients
158
Total drug cost
$8,634
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 139 87 $4,076
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 37 33 $247
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 28 23 $2,493
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 22 15 $523
Metronidazole Generic 13 0 $1,120
Nystatin Generic 13 0 $175

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Biren's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Biren practices Dermatology Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Biren practice?
Dr. Catherine Biren practices at 1324 Nelson Ave, Modesto, CA 953505341. Office phone: 2095249481.
What is Dr. Catherine Biren's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Biren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124021035, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Biren accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Biren accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Biren commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.