Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker, MD

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Pediatrician
NPI1174511265
Part D claims, 2024
29
Industry payments
$147
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
Insurance carriers
20
Practice address
14041 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Practice phone
Call (972) 957-3000
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Primary practice

MD Kids Pediatrics

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker is a pediatrician in Corpus Christi, Texas

Dr. Kiker practices at MD Kids Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Dr. Kiker's NPI, 1174511265, was assigned on October 12, 2005. Dr. Kiker graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Kiker holds Texas license V1154.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
October 12, 2005
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(972) 957-3000
Professional email
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Sex
Female
Medical school graduation
1989

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker practices at MD Kids Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, Texas

Dr. Kiker's primary practice is MD Kids Pediatrics, at 14041 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 in Nueces County. The practice phone is (972) 957-3000.

  • MD Kids Pediatrics
    14041 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · Nueces CountyPhone(972) 957-3000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Kiker's primary practice is MD Kids Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kiker to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kiker practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
MD Kids PediatricsAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker is one of 4,833 pediatricians in Texas

Pediatrics is Dr. Kiker's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208000000X. Dr. Kiker is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Kiker's licenses on file in 3 states: Texas, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatrics, TexasPrimaryLicense V1154 · 2024 to 2026 · taxonomy 208000000X
  • Massachusetts license2002 to 2027
  • Rhode Island license2009 to 2016

Pediatricians near Dr. Kiker

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Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's patients have a median age of 9

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kiker's median patient age at 9, with 48% women.

Dr. Kiker's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 9

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women48%
  • Men52%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Kiker wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims. 90% of them were for generic drugs.

Part D claims, 202429

Dr. Kiker's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic26 claims90%
  • Brand-name and other3 claims10%

Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

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Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker received $147 in industry payments from 2018 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 8 general payments to Dr. Kiker from 6 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 86% of the total. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation paid the most, $39.

General payments to Dr. Kiker by program year, 2018 to 2024

General payments to Dr. Kiker by kind, 2018 to 2024

$147in total
  • Food and beverage$12686%
  • Education$2114%

Companies that paid Dr. Kiker the most, 2018 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Kiker graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine in 1989.

  1. Medical schoolUniversidad Autonoma de Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine
  2. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker accepts plans from 20 insurance carriers

Dr. Kiker is in network with 20 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • +12 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Kiker accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO12
  2. HMO10
  3. Medicare5
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's NPI number?

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's NPI number is 1174511265. It was assigned on October 12, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker?

Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker is a pediatrician in Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 208000000X).

Where does Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker practice?

Dr. Kiker practices at 14041 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410. Dr. Kiker's primary practice is MD Kids Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kiker to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Kiker is (972) 957-3000.

What is Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker's medical license number?

Dr. Kiker holds Texas license V1154, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Kiker in Texas (2024 to 2026), Massachusetts (2002 to 2027) and Rhode Island (2009 to 2016).

Is Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker board certified?

Yes. Dr. Kiker is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker go to medical school?

Dr. Kiker graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine in 1989.

Has Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $147 in general payments to Dr. Kiker from 6 companies from 2018 to 2024. The largest total came from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.

How long has Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker been practicing?

Dr. Kiker graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Karla Fuentes Kiker accept?

Dr. Kiker is in network with 20 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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