Maria Garcia-Cardona, M.D.
NPI 1982895298 · Dermatology Physician · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Garcia-Cardona, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1982895298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982895298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16907 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,318 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 | 519 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 202 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 168 | $125 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 155 | $51 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 121 | $107 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 373 | 255 |
| Hydrocortisone | 274 | 161 |
| Ketoconazole | 272 | 112 |
| Fluocinonide | 193 | 106 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 157 | 88 |
| Nystatin | 139 | 71 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 133 | 61 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 70 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37,814 across 208 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
- 2007-08-05
- Last updated
- 2019-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Garcia-Cardona's NPI number?
- Maria Garcia-Cardona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982895298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Garcia-Cardona's specialty?
- Maria Garcia-Cardona is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Garcia-Cardona located?
- Maria Garcia-Cardona's practice location on file with NPPES is 26344 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761-4505.
- What is Maria Garcia-Cardona's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Garcia-Cardona is (727) 669-3676.
- Does Maria Garcia-Cardona accept Medicare?
- Maria Garcia-Cardona is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Garcia-Cardona's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Garcia-Cardona's NPI (1982895298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.