Richard Cardoso, DDS
NPI 1861453961 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Cardoso, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1861453961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861453961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21380 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
583 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 209 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Lower Jaws, Upper Jaws and Teeth70355 | 161 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 114 | $82 |
| Other Prosthetic Procedure for Upper Jaw and Face21089 | 49 | $756 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $97 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 269 | 80 |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Sodium Fluoride 5000 Plus | 47 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 | — |
| Fluoride (sodium)brand: Denta 5000 Plus | 11 | — |
| Pentoxifylline | 11 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2012-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cardoso's NPI number?
- Richard Cardoso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861453961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cardoso's specialty?
- Richard Cardoso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Richard Cardoso located?
- Richard Cardoso's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Richard Cardoso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cardoso is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Richard Cardoso accept Medicare?
- Richard Cardoso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Cardoso's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cardoso's NPI (1861453961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.