Melissa M Cardenas, FNP-C
Melissa M Cardenas is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Sun City, AZ with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa M Cardenas, FNP-C practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Sun City, AZ. She has been in practice for 20+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with Alzheimer's/dementia, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 626dNPPES updated 2024-09-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10515 W Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351-3020
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.33/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
352
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,285
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
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 Alzheimer's / Dementia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$80 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Melissa M Cardenas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 3, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Childrens
CMS Certification Number: 113301
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Melissa M Cardenas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa M Cardenas for cognitive care, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Sun City 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 Melissa M Cardenas
NPI records show Dr. Cardenas as active with telehealth listed in Sun City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 832-6530.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa M Cardenas
Practice Location
10515 W Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351-3020
Mailing Address
10515 W Santa Fe Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351-3020
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