Javier Fortunato Cardenas, M.D.
Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
Javier Fortunato Cardenas is a Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AZ can see Javier Fortunato Cardenas, M.D. in person in Phoenix or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2121dNPPES updated 2020-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.5%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
444
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084N0402X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
222 W Thomas Rd #304, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Care With Javier Fortunato Cardenas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Javier Fortunato Cardenas for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Phoenix 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 Javier Fortunato Cardenas
NPI records show Dr. Cardenas as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 406-4323.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Javier Fortunato Cardenas
Practice Location
222 W Thomas Rd Suite 304, Phoenix, AZ 85013-4419
Mailing Address
222 W Thomas Rd #304, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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