George Alcantara Cardi, M.D.
NPI 1609970920 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Alcantara Cardi, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1609970920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609970920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10873 (PR)
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
19 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
49 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $51 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$51 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 389 | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 384 | 176 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 295 | 46 |
| Metformin Hcl | 282 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 265 | 42 |
| Memantine Hcl | 247 | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-08
- Last updated
- 2013-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Alcantara Cardi's NPI number?
- George Alcantara Cardi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609970920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Alcantara Cardi's specialty?
- George Alcantara Cardi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Alcantara Cardi located?
- George Alcantara Cardi's practice location on file with NPPES is Ave. Jose Celso Barbosa #65, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is George Alcantara Cardi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Alcantara Cardi is (787) 817-3392.
- Does George Alcantara Cardi accept Medicare?
- George Alcantara Cardi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Alcantara Cardi's NPI active?
- Yes — George Alcantara Cardi's NPI (1609970920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.