Carlos Cardenas
NPI 1538588728 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Cardenas is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1538588728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538588728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- Q6160 (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
12 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
736 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 139 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 106 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 90 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 89 | $207 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 72 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 68 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 59 | 18 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 51 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 47 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 46 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 44 | 20 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 1 record (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)
- 5201 Harry Hines BlvdGraduate Medical EducationDallas, TX 75235-7708Phone: (214) 590-8058
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2021-09-01
- Certified
- 2021-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Cardenas's NPI number?
- Carlos Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538588728, 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 Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Cardenas located?
- Carlos Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5939 Harry Hines Blvd 6th Fl Ste 620, Dallas, TX 75390-7708.
- What is Carlos Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Cardenas is (214) 645-5505.
- 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 (1538588728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.