Quick answers
- Does Maria E. Garcia Cardona accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria E. Garcia Cardona 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 E. Garcia Cardona see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 1,430 services for Maria E. Garcia Cardona. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria E. Garcia Cardona's NPI number?
- 1982895298. 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 E. Garcia Cardona, 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,430 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)519 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)202 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)168 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)155 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)121 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety28%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria E. Garcia Cardona is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 N Belcher Rd, Suite BClearwater, FL 33765 (727) 669‑3676
- 8250 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 250Largo, FL 33777 (727) 393‑5300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria E. Garcia Cardona as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida Inc198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982895298 |
| 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