Francis Cardinale, MD
NPI 1104826627 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Cardinale, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1104826627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104826627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 014720 (LA)
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
584 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 178 | $35 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 88 | $39 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 87 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $119 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 180 | 79 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 67 | 17 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 47 | 11 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 43 | 15 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 34 | 25 |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (once Weekly) | 23 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$754 across 41 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)
- 4640 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508-6902Phone: (337) 984-1050Fax: (337) 984-8776
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-27
- Last updated
- 2021-01-14
- Certified
- 2021-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Cardinale's NPI number?
- Francis Cardinale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104826627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Cardinale's specialty?
- Francis Cardinale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Cardinale located?
- Francis Cardinale's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508-6902.
- What is Francis Cardinale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Cardinale is (337) 521-9100.
- Does Francis Cardinale accept Medicare?
- Francis Cardinale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Cardinale's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Cardinale's NPI (1104826627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.