Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Efran Cardenas, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1518016286
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
281 Lincoln St, MED Staff Svcs
Worcester, MA 016052138
(508) 334-8015

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 10, 2019
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #OS10358 · Massachusetts #225550

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518016286. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
417
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,910
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 73 72 $86
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 51 50 $63
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 48 47 $165
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 30 30 $173
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 27 27 $166
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 26 24 $125
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 24 24 $103
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 20 20 $292
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 20 20 $70
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 18 18 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$482
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $242.39
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc 3 $239.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$482

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Efran Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Efran Cardenas practices Anesthesiology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Efran Cardenas practice?
Dr. Efran Cardenas practices at 281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 016052138. Office phone: 5083348015.
What is Dr. Efran Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Efran Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518016286, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Efran Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Efran Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Efran Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.