Cruz Cardenas
NPI 1659004109 · Physician Assistant · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cruz Cardenas is a Physician Assistant provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1659004109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659004109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA17067 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 78 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 71 | 25 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 66 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | 17 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 50 | 14 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 47 | 18 |
| Mirtazapine | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,942 across 84 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 (2)
- 2821 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 200Edinburg, TX 78539-1406Phone: (956) 362-8289Fax: (956) 362-8295
- 1201 W University DrEdinburg, TX 78539-2909Phone: (956) 665-7049
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-01
- Last updated
- 2023-10-13
- Certified
- 2023-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cruz Cardenas's NPI number?
- Cruz Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659004109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cruz Cardenas's specialty?
- Cruz Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cruz Cardenas located?
- Cruz Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2821 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 204, Edinburg, TX 78539-1423.
- What is Cruz Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cruz Cardenas is (956) 362-8290.
- Does Cruz Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Cruz Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cruz Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Cruz Cardenas's NPI (1659004109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.