Quick answers
- Does Carlos D. Villalpando accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos D. Villalpando 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 Carlos D. Villalpando see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 1,396 services for Carlos D. Villalpando. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos D. Villalpando's NPI number?
- 1104485184. 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 Carlos D. Villalpando, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,396 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7329)950 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)18 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Carlos D. Villalpando works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos D. Villalpando 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.
- Banner Estrella Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030115
- The Core Institute Specialty HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030108
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos D. Villalpando is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10494 W Thunderbird BlvdSun City, AZ 85351 (866) 974‑2673
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos D. Villalpando as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC250 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Sun City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sun City, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104485184 |
| 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