Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alfredo Sardinas, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1164719100
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
427 W 20Th St Ste 220
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 869-0850
fax (762) 212-5020
Additional location
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, Rahc Dept of Medicine Room 2.136.03
Harlingen, TX 785508736
(832) 477-8309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 1, 2019
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #R1124 · Texas #BP10040355

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164719100. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
595
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$56,533
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 348 75 $33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 181 76 $182
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 40 40 $224
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 16 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Houston Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,749
Transactions
106
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $996.33
Amgen INC. 27 $469.75
Abbvie INC. 18 $288.42
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 11 $185.67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 8 $157.38
Radius Health, INC. 13 $141.99
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 5 $114.25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $68.70
Pfizer INC. 3 $56.15
Organon LLC 5 $53.66
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $51.33
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $49.70
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 3 $44.99
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. 1 $31.70
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $21.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,764
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$975
Education
$11

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,192
Patients
708
Total drug cost
$1,178,511
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 444 113 $21,284
Prednisone Generic 315 113 $2,390
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 253 105 $4,488
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 247 55 $5,331
Gabapentin Generic 192 66 $1,659
Tramadol Hcl Generic 163 64 $870
Celecoxib Generic 101 41 $4,079
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 95 37 $440
Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Brand 80 15 $504,577
Leflunomide Generic 78 30 $8,300

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alfredo Sardinas's medical specialty?
Dr. Alfredo Sardinas practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Alfredo Sardinas practice?
Dr. Alfredo Sardinas practices at 427 W 20Th St Ste 220, Houston, TX 77008. Office phone: 7138690850.
What is Dr. Alfredo Sardinas's NPI?
Dr. Alfredo Sardinas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164719100, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alfredo Sardinas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alfredo Sardinas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alfredo Sardinas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.