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Dr. Melissa Joy Cartagena, DDS
Dentist in Massapequa, NY · enumerated 2008.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1861653586
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Melissa Joy Cartagena
Credential DDS
Sex Female
Practice address 4170 Sunrise Hwy, Dr. Salvatore Romeo, Massapequa, NY, 11758
Phone (516) 541-5515
Enumeration date Jun 25, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Jan 26, 2012
Taxonomy & licenses
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees.
About the DDS credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify Melissa Cartagena's NPI record?
Cross-check NPI 1861653586 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.
Is NPI 1861653586 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1861653586 is active (record last updated 2012-01-26).
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