Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Cardenas, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Yuma, AZ

  • NPI 1568432193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1975 W 24Th St
Yuma, AZ 853646105
(928) 341-9522
fax (928) 341-8492

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2014
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #21583

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568432193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,354
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,025
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 387 232 $176
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 235 195 $12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 143 122 $124
93454 Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 109 105 $158
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 75 75 $14
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image 72 69 $90
93455 Insertion of tube in bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist 33 31 $186
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch 28 27 $227
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 27 22 $535
36223 Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 26 26 $407

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Yuma Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,013
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Cordis US Corp. 3 $1,125.11
Abbott Laboratories 2 $289.07
ShockWave Medical, INC 11 $160.13
Cook Medical LLC 1 $146.39
Endologix LLC 1 $90.55
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 3 $74.93
Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. 2 $33.26
InspireMD LTD 1 $33.00
Philips North America LLC 1 $21.59
Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. 1 $20.38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,226
Consulting Fee
$788

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
945
Patients
296
Total drug cost
$39,095
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 289 110 $5,262
Carvedilol Generic 124 33 $1,312
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 110 33 $1,782
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 72 24 $660
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 52 15 $1,126
Losartan Potassium Generic 51 12 $718
Lisinopril Generic 50 19 $222
Isosorbide Dinitrate Generic 44 11 $2,254
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 36 14 $854
Nitroglycerin Generic 29 13 $424

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Cardenas practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Yuma, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Cardenas practice?
Dr. Joseph Cardenas practices at 1975 W 24Th St, Yuma, AZ 853646105. Office phone: 9283419522.
What is Dr. Joseph Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568432193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.