Francisco Cardenas, MD
NPI 1669445938 · Gastroenterology Physician · Smyrna, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Cardenas, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Smyrna, GA (NPI 1669445938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669445938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 024788 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 81 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 39 | 17 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 22 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 22 | 15 |
| Famotidine | 21 | 15 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 15 | — |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 15 | — |
| Loperamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$351 across 3 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)
- 1700 Hospital South DrSuite 410Austell, GA 30106-6810Phone: (770) 739-9555Fax: (770) 732-8110
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2018-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Cardenas's NPI number?
- Francisco Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669445938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Cardenas's specialty?
- Francisco Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Cardenas located?
- Francisco Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 4441 Atlanta Rd Se Ste 204, Smyrna, GA 30080.
- What is Francisco Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Cardenas is (678) 741-5000.
- Does Francisco Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Francisco Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Cardenas's NPI (1669445938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.