Raul Cardenas, MD
NPI 1619187697 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raul Cardenas, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1619187697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619187697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P0179 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
837 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 | 158 | $114 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 80 | $28 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 65 | $42 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $149 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 44 | $205 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 38 | 35 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 23 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | 11 |
| Methocarbamol | 13 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,214 across 6 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)
- 7580 Clarington CvSouthaven, MS 38671-5657Phone: (901) 259-1600Fax: (901) 259-1698
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2024-10-04
- Certified
- 2024-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raul Cardenas's NPI number?
- Raul Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619187697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raul Cardenas's specialty?
- Raul Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raul Cardenas located?
- Raul Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 6286 Briarcrest Ave Ste 200, Memphis, TN 38120-4023.
- What is Raul Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raul Cardenas is (901) 259-1600.
- Does Raul Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Raul Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raul Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Raul Cardenas's NPI (1619187697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.