Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Cardenas, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1659338945
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-6581
fax (412) 359-3483
Additional location
690 Canton St, Suite 325
Westwood, MA 020902321
(781) 407-7713
fax (781) 407-0998

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 2, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD449349

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659338945. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
135
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$11,212
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 42 42 $80
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 29 29 $75
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 20 20 $44
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 18 18 $122
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $87
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 12 11 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 111 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medline Industries LP 1 $21.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Cardenas practices Anesthesiology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Cardenas practice?
Dr. Ricardo Cardenas practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 4123596581.
What is Dr. Ricardo Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659338945, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo 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); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.