Ricardo Cardenas, PA-C
NPI 1851696967 · Physician Assistant · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Cardenas, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1851696967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851696967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA21403 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
5,701 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 4,013 | $97 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 1,363 | $66 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 325 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 156 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 50 | 11 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 41 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | — |
| Pregabalin | 30 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2275 E Cooley DrColton, CA 92324-6324Phone: (909) 370-1777
- 1021 W La Cadena DrRiverside, CA 92501-1413Phone: (951) 784-8010
- 117 E Harry Bridges BlvdWilmington, CA 90744-5825Phone: (310) 549-8383
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-01-20
- Last updated
- 2024-04-09
- Certified
- 2024-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Cardenas's NPI number?
- Ricardo Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851696967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Cardenas's specialty?
- Ricardo Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ricardo Cardenas located?
- Ricardo Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705-4007.
- What is Ricardo Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Cardenas is (714) 542-3581.
- Does Ricardo Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Cardenas's NPI (1851696967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.