2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1760557961 MD
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Joanne Cardinal, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 543 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Joanne Cardinal, MD filed 1,712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Sierra Vista, Arizona, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Joanne Cardinal, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,712 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Joanne Cardinal, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Joanne Cardinal, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1760557961

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,712 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Family Medicine Physician - 2.5%Family Medicine Physician2.5%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Joanne Cardinal, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1590 PASEO SAN LUIS STE 101, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635, with a listed phone of (520) 220-5711. NPI 1760557961 was issued on 11/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cardinal most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 543 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1590 PASEO SAN LUIS STE 101
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Provider Details

NPI 1760557961
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Joanne Cardinal, MD - brand share 10.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,712 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,712
Total Claims
$130K
Total Drug Cost
543
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,037
Total Day Supply
116,395
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
58 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 220, 85+: 76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Joanne Cardinal, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
99
Atorvastatin Calcium
80
Losartan Potassium
71
Amlodipine Besylate
61
Lisinopril
61
Fluticasone Propionate
45
Hydrochlorothiazide
38
Gabapentin
37
Omeprazole
37
Pantoprazole Sodium
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Joanne Cardinal, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Joanne Cardinal, MD's 1,712 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cardinal.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joanne Cardinal, MD's specialty?
Joanne Cardinal, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joanne Cardinal, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joanne Cardinal, MD wrote 1,712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130K in drug costs for 543 beneficiaries.
Where is Joanne Cardinal, MD located?
Joanne Cardinal, MD is located at 1590 PASEO SAN LUIS STE 101, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635. Phone: (520) 220-5711.
What is Joanne Cardinal, MD's NPI number?
Joanne Cardinal, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760557961, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does Joanne Cardinal, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joanne Cardinal, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
Does Joanne Cardinal, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Joanne Cardinal, MD had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joanne Cardinal, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joanne Cardinal, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joanne Cardinal, MD accept Medicare?
Joanne Cardinal, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,712 Part D claims and 543 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joanne Cardinal, MD's credentials?
Joanne Cardinal, MD's NPI is 1760557961 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.