Christopher Cardwell, PA-C
NPI 1538537782 · Medical Physician Assistant · Mesa, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cardwell, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Mesa, AZ (NPI 1538537782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538537782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Surgical Physician Assistant363AS0400X
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,217 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 293 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 285 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 110 | $90 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 93 | $40 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 87 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 60 | 44 |
| Prednisone | 51 | 49 |
| Cefdinir | 46 | 45 |
| Ketoconazole | 46 | 35 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 32 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$103 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
- 2015-09-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cardwell's NPI number?
- Christopher Cardwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538537782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cardwell's specialty?
- Christopher Cardwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Cardwell located?
- Christopher Cardwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2550 N Thunderbird Cir Ste 303, Mesa, AZ 85215-1219.
- What is Christopher Cardwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cardwell is (888) 381-4858.
- Does Christopher Cardwell accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cardwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cardwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cardwell's NPI (1538537782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.