Patricia Aldaz, CNP
NPI 1720574213 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Carlsbad, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Aldaz, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Carlsbad, NM (NPI 1720574213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720574213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53287 (NM)
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
92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 92 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$9 (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 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 241 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 221 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 154 | 37 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 138 | 40 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 10 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
- 2018-07-08
- Last updated
- 2019-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Aldaz's NPI number?
- Patricia Aldaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720574213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Aldaz's specialty?
- Patricia Aldaz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Aldaz located?
- Patricia Aldaz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2013 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad, NM 88220-5426.
- What is Patricia Aldaz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Aldaz is (575) 887-2455.
- Does Patricia Aldaz accept Medicare?
- Patricia Aldaz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Aldaz's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Aldaz's NPI (1720574213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.