Luis Cadena, MMS, PA-C
NPI 1518340371 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Mission Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Cadena, MMS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Mission Hills, CA (NPI 1518340371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518340371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MMS, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52612 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
86 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Incision of Knee Joint With Removal of Cartilage of Front and Back of Knee27335 | 31 | $58 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 28 | $182 |
| Incision of Back Portion of Knee Joint Capsule27435 | 27 | $59 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$182 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 225 | 102 |
| Gabapentin | 159 | 76 |
| Meloxicam | 157 | 65 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 141 | 44 |
| Ibuprofen | 100 | 38 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 59 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-29
- Last updated
- 2015-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Cadena's NPI number?
- Luis Cadena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518340371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Cadena's specialty?
- Luis Cadena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luis Cadena located?
- Luis Cadena's practice location on file with NPPES is 11550 Indian Hills Rd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1200.
- What is Luis Cadena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Cadena is (818) 361-0136.
- Does Luis Cadena accept Medicare?
- Luis Cadena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Cadena's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Cadena's NPI (1518340371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.