Jose Cardenas, M.D.
NPI 1245279314 · Neurology Physician · Aiken, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Cardenas, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Aiken, SC (NPI 1245279314).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245279314
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 83170 (SC)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
950 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 562 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 104 | $157 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 69 | $123 |
| 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'SG2211 | 45 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 43 | $170 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 353 | 112 |
| Gabapentin | 235 | 79 |
| Pregabalin | 195 | 49 |
| Levetiracetam | 170 | 46 |
| Memantine Hcl | 159 | 50 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 103 | 32 |
| Primidone | 102 | 33 |
| Erenumab-Aooe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,798 across 182 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Cardenas's NPI number?
- Jose Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245279314, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Cardenas's specialty?
- Jose Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Cardenas located?
- Jose Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 University Pkwy Ste 1520, Aiken, SC 29801-6840.
- What is Jose Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Cardenas is (803) 502-8400.
- Does Jose Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Jose Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Cardenas's NPI (1245279314) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.