Carlos Cardenas, MD
NPI 1023030574 · Gastroenterology Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Cardenas, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1023030574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023030574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H0232 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
261 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 42 | $229 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $61 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 38 | $82 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 36 | $62 |
| Measurement of Liver Stiffness91200 | 23 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 54 | 31 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 47 | 45 |
| Sucralfate | 41 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 27 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 14 | — |
| Famotidine | 12 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$270 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 N Fm 3167 Ste 106Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6725Phone: (956) 352-1431Fax: (956) 352-1436
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2023-03-27
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Cardenas's NPI number?
- Carlos Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023030574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Cardenas's specialty?
- Carlos Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Cardenas located?
- Carlos Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Edinburg, TX 78539-1412.
- What is Carlos Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Cardenas is (956) 362-3636.
- Does Carlos Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Carlos Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Cardenas's NPI (1023030574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.