Hector Cardenas, M.D.
NPI 1649383647 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Cardenas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1649383647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649383647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A62661 (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
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
787 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 258 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 125 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 80 | $139 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 41 | $97 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 68 | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 49 | 13 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 | 13 |
| Simvastatin | 40 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 | 11 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 38 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2020-07-09
- Certified
- 2020-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Cardenas's NPI number?
- Hector Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649383647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Cardenas's specialty?
- Hector Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Cardenas located?
- Hector Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3330 3rd Ave Ste 402, San Diego, CA 92103-5639.
- What is Hector Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Cardenas is (619) 819-7227.
- Does Hector Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Hector Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Cardenas's NPI (1649383647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.