Ricardo Bardales, MD
NPI 1326083809 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Bardales, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1326083809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326083809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C52141 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
148 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 72 | $70 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 61 | $173 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 15 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2017-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Bardales's NPI number?
- Ricardo Bardales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326083809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Bardales's specialty?
- Ricardo Bardales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Bardales located?
- Ricardo Bardales's practice location on file with NPPES is 7750 College Town Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826-2356.
- What is Ricardo Bardales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Bardales is (916) 444-0889.
- Does Ricardo Bardales accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Bardales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Bardales's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Bardales's NPI (1326083809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.