Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carina Wasko, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1417152752
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 770301608
(713) 873-8890
Additional location
1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 770304101
(713) 798-6131
fax (713) 798-6923
Mailing address
1977 Butler Blvd Ste E6.200
Houston, TX 770304101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 20, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M6947
Medicaid (2)
TX #187219401 · TX #187219402

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417152752. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$237,288
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,479 239 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 945 742 $92
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 492 405 $98
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 386 310 $49
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 384 209 $51
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 135 129 $115
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 78 72 $58
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 65 47 $172
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 53 50 $131
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 45 45 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in Houston Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $21.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
652
Patients
335
Total drug cost
$429,442
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 91 58 $1,542
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 82 53 $4,483
Ketoconazole Generic 68 43 $1,772
Mupirocin Generic 60 40 $498
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 59 31 $1,999
Otezla (Apremilast) Brand 41 0 $259,537
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 35 18 $1,617
Ciclopirox Generic 34 17 $1,193
Dupixent Syringe (Dupilumab) Brand 33 0 $150,595
Metronidazole Generic 32 17 $3,177

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carina Wasko's medical specialty?
Dr. Carina Wasko practices Dermatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Carina Wasko practice?
Dr. Carina Wasko practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608. Office phone: 7138738890.
What is Dr. Carina Wasko's NPI?
Dr. Carina Wasko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417152752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carina Wasko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carina Wasko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carina Wasko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (HCPCS 11102). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.