Carlos L Grandela, OD

Optometrist

Carlos L Grandela is an Optometrist based in Mesa, AZ with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AZ can see Carlos L Grandela, OD in person in Mesa or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Southern College of Optometry (class of 2018), he has been practicing for over 8 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.4/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 5 Optometrist providers in AZSee all Optometrist in Mesa8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 865dNPPES updated 2024-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1830 S Alma School Rd Ste 131, Mesa, AZ 85210-3088

Fax: (480) 854-1864
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

83.4/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)

Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

422

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+5%)27%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$51 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carlos L Grandela's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    Southern College of Optometry

  2. Board certified · Jan 9, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Taxonomy: 152W00000X

Education & Training

Southern College of Optometry (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4201

Differs from practice location

Virtual Optometry Care With Carlos L Grandela

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos L Grandela for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mesa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carlos L Grandela

Dr. Grandela is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mesa, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 924-8755.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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