Maria Cardenas, APRN
NPI 1518424514 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Saint Cloud, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Cardenas, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Saint Cloud, FL (NPI 1518424514).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518424514
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11001169 (FL)
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
7 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
346 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 77 | $138 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 42 | $35 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 39 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 37 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 108 | 105 |
| Methylprednisolone | 88 | 88 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 39 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 32 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 3 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
- 2019-02-26
- Last updated
- 2025-10-07
- Certified
- 2025-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Cardenas's NPI number?
- Maria Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518424514, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Cardenas's specialty?
- Maria Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Maria Cardenas located?
- Maria Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 4660 13th St, Saint Cloud, FL 34769-6765.
- What is Maria Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Cardenas is (321) 805-4650.
- Does Maria Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Maria Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Cardenas's NPI (1518424514) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.