Quick answers
- Does Karina Mendez Colon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karina Mendez Colon accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karina Mendez Colon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 214 services for Karina Mendez Colon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karina Mendez Colon's NPI number?
- 1023653573. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karina Mendez Colon, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 214 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)66 services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)28 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)20 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Karina Mendez Colon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karina Mendez Colon at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Abrazo Central CampusPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030030
- Abrazo Scottsdale CampusPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030083
- Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030089
Practice locations
Addresses where Karina Mendez Colon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 13677 W McDowell RdGoodyear, AZ 85395 (832) 915‑2534
- 13677 W McDowell Rd, West Valley HospitalGoodyear, AZ 85338 (602) 674‑6506
- 18701 N 67th AveGlendale, AZ 85308 (832) 915‑2534
- 2000 W Bethany Home RdPhoenix, AZ 85015 (832) 915‑2534
- 30115 N 129th GlnPeoria, AZ 85383 (832) 915‑2534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karina Mendez Colon as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SJHMC Physician Services646 clinicians in the group
- Sonoran Radiology Ltd475 clinicians in the group
- VHS Outpatient Clinics Inc208 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Goodyear
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Goodyear, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SJHMC Physician Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023653573 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians