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Family Practice

Maria I. Cartagena, MD

Sees patients in Port Sulphur, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Maria I. Cartagena, MD is a family doctor at 27136 Hwy 23, Suite A, Port Sulphur, LA 70083. Phone: (504) 564-0848. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maria I. Cartagena had 16 Original Medicare patients and 55 services. NPI 1811183627. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 27136 Hwy 23, Suite A, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 · Directions
  • Phone: (504) 564‑0848
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Plaquemines Primary Care, Inc.
  • Medical school: graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maria I. Cartagena, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Maria I. Cartagena accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria I. Cartagena 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 Maria I. Cartagena see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Maria I. Cartagena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maria I. Cartagena's NPI number?
1811183627. 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 Maria I. Cartagena, 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 patients16
Services billed to Medicare55
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Practice locations

Addresses where Maria I. Cartagena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maria I. Cartagena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Plaquemines Primary Care, Inc.3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Louisiana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Plaquemines Primary Care, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811183627
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians