Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rick Cardenas, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: General Practice) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1902946726
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste A-8
Albuquerque, NM 871202794
(505) 433-4007
fax (505) 433-4068

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2024
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #2001149

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902946726. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
598
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$37,964
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 385 75 $71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 91 37 $36
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 61 36 $22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 33 20 $107
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $108
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 13 11 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 104 peers in Albuquerque Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$210
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 4 $177.94
Lundbeck LLC 1 $16.32
Indivior INC. 1 $15.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$210

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,186
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$33,517
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 459 40 $7,325
Gabapentin Generic 219 33 $2,678
Lisinopril Generic 172 36 $1,683
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 165 17 $3,380
Metformin Hcl Generic 163 38 $1,147
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 149 32 $1,910
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 140 31 $1,917
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 121 14 $3,678
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 100 18 $2,561
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 94 16 $2,420

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rick Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Rick Cardenas practices Family Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Rick Cardenas practice?
Dr. Rick Cardenas practices at 6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste A-8, Albuquerque, NM 871202794. Office phone: 5054334007.
What is Dr. Rick Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Rick Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902946726, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rick Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rick Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rick Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (HCPCS 99211). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.