Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karoljohn Delara, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1692 FLEISHBEIN ST, Chula Vista, CA 91913
8502927234
In practice since 2020 (6 years)
NPI: 1306478896 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Delara from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Delara

Dr. Karoljohn Delara is a nurse practitioner - family in Chula Vista, CA, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Delara performed 7,552 Medicare services across 436 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Delara received a total of $1,322 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Delara is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in CA $1,322 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,552
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
436
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,259 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg 5,231 $0 $1
Triamcinolone acetonide injection, 1 mg
An injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a 1 mg dose without preservatives.
1,320 $3 $10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
563 $89 $160
Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes
Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment.
131 $9 $43
Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour
A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions.
117 $62 $217
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
67 $0 $30
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
43 $16 $78
Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles
Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain.
25 $43 $198
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
22 $48 $274
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
18 $119 $315
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
15 $121 $247
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,322
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $330/year across 4 years
Top 18% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
80
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,202 (91.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120 (9.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$289
2023
$229
2022
$660
2021
$144

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$164
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 82.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$209
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$205
Amgen Inc.
$178
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$177
ABBVIE INC.
$155
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$120
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$33
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Nevro Corp.
$15
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$15
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · Belbuca · EVENITY · GVOKE HYPOPEN · KRYSTEXXA · Kloxxado · MAVYRET · Movantik · NALOCET · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Omnia · Otezla · PROLATE · QULIPTA · RAYOS · Rybelsus · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Talicia · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
1,001
Per 100K population
30.5
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
3.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Delara is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Delara experienced with injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Delara performed 5,231 injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Delara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Delara received a total of $1,322 from 17 companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Delara's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Chula Vista?
Dr. Delara's average Medicare payment per service is $9. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Delara) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →