Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Cardenas, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Oncology Registered Nurse · Sun City, AZ

  • NPI 1982103586
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10515 W Santa Fe Dr
Sun City, AZ 853513020
(623) 832-6530
fax (623) 832-6504

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 4, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arizona #AP11300 · Arizona #RN145115

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982103586. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$16,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 107 89 $103
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 31 $145
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 13 13 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$80
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc 1 $31.43
Eisai Inc. 1 $27.91
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 $21.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$80

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,135
Patients
448
Total drug cost
$46,689
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Donepezil Hcl Generic 287 124 $4,531
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 193 79 $2,566
Memantine Hcl Generic 130 44 $4,744
Trazodone Hcl Generic 109 49 $803
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 77 31 $1,053
Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 72 18 $1,378
Rivastigmine Generic 58 25 $23,148
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 46 21 $340
Mirtazapine Generic 41 16 $2,123
Sertraline Hcl Generic 37 19 $412

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Cardenas practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Sun City, AZ.
Where does Dr. Melissa Cardenas practice?
Dr. Melissa Cardenas practices at 10515 W Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 853513020. Office phone: 6238326530.
What is Dr. Melissa Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982103586, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.