Mercedes Cardenas Pena, DO
NPI 1508493560 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mercedes Cardenas Pena, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1508493560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508493560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 261QU0200X (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
178 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 35 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $143 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $126 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 16 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 121 | 102 |
| Naproxen | 32 | 32 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 28 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 24 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-10-17
- Certified
- 2023-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercedes Cardenas Pena's NPI number?
- Mercedes Cardenas Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508493560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mercedes Cardenas Pena's specialty?
- Mercedes Cardenas Pena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mercedes Cardenas Pena located?
- Mercedes Cardenas Pena's practice location on file with NPPES is 7049 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375-1033.
- What is Mercedes Cardenas Pena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mercedes Cardenas Pena is (718) 280-1245.
- Does Mercedes Cardenas Pena accept Medicare?
- Mercedes Cardenas Pena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mercedes Cardenas Pena's NPI active?
- Yes — Mercedes Cardenas Pena's NPI (1508493560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.