Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Cardwell, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Surgical Physician Assistant · Mesa, AZ

  • NPI 1538537782
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2550 N Thunderbird Cir Ste 303
Mesa, AZ 852151219
(888) 381-4858
Mailing address
2550 N Thunderbird Cir Suite 303
Mesa, AZ 85215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #6651

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538537782. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
786
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$44,282
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 268 268 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 240 224 $74
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 81 21 $1
81003 Automated urinalysis test 60 58 $2
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 56 56 $16
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 49 47 $12
J2930 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg 18 18 $6
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 14 14 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 235. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$103
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $44.87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $23.00
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $20.12
ABBVIE INC. 1 $14.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$103

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
852
Patients
837
Total drug cost
$9,345
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 335 329 $475
Cefdinir Generic 137 133 $3,745
Amoxicillin Generic 45 45 $135
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 44 43 $651
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 41 39 $270
Azithromycin Generic 40 40 $148
Ofloxacin Generic 39 39 $1,072
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 33 33 $522
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 32 32 $302
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 28 28 $1,022

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Cardwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Cardwell practices Medical Physician Assistant in Mesa, AZ.
Where does Dr. Christopher Cardwell practice?
Dr. Christopher Cardwell practices at 2550 N Thunderbird Cir Ste 303, Mesa, AZ 852151219. Office phone: 8883814858.
What is Dr. Christopher Cardwell's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Cardwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538537782, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Cardwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cardwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Cardwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.