Demetrio Cardenas, PA-C
NPI 1992252738 · Medical Physician Assistant · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Demetrio Cardenas, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1992252738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992252738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 53803 (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 tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 78 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 48 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 42 | — |
| Omeprazole | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-09
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Demetrio Cardenas's NPI number?
- Demetrio Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992252738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Demetrio Cardenas's specialty?
- Demetrio Cardenas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Demetrio Cardenas located?
- Demetrio Cardenas's practice location on file with NPPES is 808 W 58th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037-3632.
- What is Demetrio Cardenas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Demetrio Cardenas is (323) 541-1400.
- Does Demetrio Cardenas accept Medicare?
- Demetrio Cardenas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Demetrio Cardenas's NPI active?
- Yes — Demetrio Cardenas's NPI (1992252738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.