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Active NPI 1790454775 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kassandra Michelle Hardtke , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Mesa, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kassandra Hardtke, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Mesa, AZ. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Kassandra Hardtke delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 S DOBSON RD STE 202.

Kassandra Hardtke is affiliated with Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 202

Mesa, AZ 852024724

Telephone 8669742673
Fax 8669392673
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Mesa, AZ

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.6 Yrs
State Avg: 12.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
474 Specialists

Practicing in Mesa, AZ (3711 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hardtke (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Mesa Specialty Average (7.6 Years) 7.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
102 90 $97.00 $32.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
102 76 $224.58 $73.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
96 75 $318.98 $103.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
47 47 $413.23 $135.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
40 31 $96.18 $31.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 25 $276.05 $91.63
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
24 16 $86.82 $32.99
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
16 16 $46.89 $13.48
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves
11 11 $372.02 $111.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-13
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License AZ 9845

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IN 10003485A

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
132972 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc

10494 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 853516122

Phone: 8669742673

Center For Orthopedic Research And Education Llc

14520 W Granite Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 853755855

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2023

Registered at 1500 S DOBSON RD STE 202, MESA, AZ 852024724 (Tel: 8669742673)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2023

Registered at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 310, PHOENIX, AZ 850231266 (Tel: 6697426738)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2023

Registered at 1611 LAKE SUPERIOR RD APT 104, VALPARAISO, IN 463836228 (Tel: 7086738226)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2023

Recorded as KASSANDRA HARDTKE, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #10003485A in IN)

NPI Profile Active September 13, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2021

Registered at 8701 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 464107035 (Tel: 2197385500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2021

Registered at 1575 BENTON ST, CRETE, IL 604173132 (Tel: 7086738226)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2021

Recorded as KASSANDRA KERNAGIS, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2021

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790454775
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 13, 2021
Last Update: August 13, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310

Phoenix, AZ 850231266

Phone: 6697426738

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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