Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Cardenas, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Compton, CA

  • NPI 1801327630
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
135 E Compton Blvd
Compton, CA 902202410
(424) 296-3800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 21, 2023
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A160903

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801327630. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
251
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$24,200
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 74 21 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 56 45 $124
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 55 19 $127
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 28 25 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 22 $95
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 12 12 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Compton Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,009
Patients
414
Total drug cost
$81,744
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 190 84 $3,773
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 111 52 $1,338
Metformin Hcl Generic 105 42 $1,995
Lisinopril Generic 95 32 $1,423
Losartan Potassium Generic 68 31 $1,359
Gabapentin Generic 55 23 $1,238
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 52 24 $831
Famotidine Generic 51 20 $1,275
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 47 18 $65,117
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 46 22 $1,119

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Edward Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Cardenas practices Family Medicine Physician in Compton, CA.
Where does Dr. Edward Cardenas practice?
Dr. Edward Cardenas practices at 135 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 902202410. Office phone: 4242963800.
What is Dr. Edward Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Edward Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801327630, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.