Quick answers
- Does Maria A. Mena Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria A. Mena Cardenas 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 A. Mena Cardenas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 126 services for Maria A. Mena Cardenas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria A. Mena Cardenas's NPI number?
- 1891731683. 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 A. Mena Cardenas, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 126 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure61%
- Diabetes50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria A. Mena Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3617 W Hillsborough AveTampa, FL 33614 (844) 665‑4827
- 8849 W Colonial DrOcoee, FL 34761 (844) 665‑4827
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria A. Mena Cardenas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Guidewell Sanitas I, LLC116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Tampa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Guidewell Sanitas I, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891731683 |
| 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
- 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