Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicolas Cardenas, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1518490085
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Additional location
6431 Fannin St, Suite Msb 2.116
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 500-7640
fax (713) 500-7647
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 18, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0204X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #T7880

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518490085. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
436
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$12,704
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 154 139 $9
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 40 39 $87
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 36 36 $11
76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 36 36 $39
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 21 21 $86
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 19 19 $10
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 19 18 $9
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 18 18 $84
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 15 15 $35
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 14 14 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 45 peers in Houston Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$552
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $155.51
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $147.90
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $122.44
Balt USA, LLC 3 $64.99
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $42.24
Mozarc Medical US LLC 1 $18.87

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$552

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicolas Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicolas Cardenas practices Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Nicolas Cardenas practice?
Dr. Nicolas Cardenas practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Nicolas Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Nicolas Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518490085, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicolas Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicolas Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicolas Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74177); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.