Edward Cardenas, M.D.
NPI 1801327630 · Family Medicine Physician · Compton, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Cardenas, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Compton, CA (NPI 1801327630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801327630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A160903 (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
9 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
151 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $173 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 12 | $109 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 11 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 291 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 152 | 61 |
| Metformin Hcl | 151 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 119 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 109 | 33 |
| Furosemide | 93 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-23
- Last updated
- 2023-06-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Cardenas's NPI number?
- Edward Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801327630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Cardenas's specialty?
- Edward Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Cardenas located?
- Edward Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220-2410.
- What is Edward Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Cardenas is (424) 296-3800.
- Does Edward Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Edward Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Cardenas's NPI (1801327630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.