Alexander Cardenas, M.D
NPI 1720342116 · Psychiatry Physician · San Mateo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Cardenas, M.D is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Mateo, CA (NPI 1720342116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720342116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A126651 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-29
- Last updated
- 2014-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Cardenas's NPI number?
- Alexander Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720342116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Cardenas's specialty?
- Alexander Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Cardenas located?
- Alexander Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-4364.
- What is Alexander Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Cardenas is (650) 573-2530.
- Does Alexander Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Alexander Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Cardenas's NPI (1720342116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.