Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Cardenas, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Roanoke, VA

  • NPI 1487631453
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5115 Bernard Dr Ste 201
Roanoke, VA 240184367
(540) 345-0289
fax (540) 345-9569

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101047100
Medicaid (2)
VA #1487631453 · WV #1487631453

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487631453. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
256
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$53,101
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 69 68 $43
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 56 54 $103
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 42 42 $478
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 38 37 $289
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 27 27 $81
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 13 13 $794
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 11 11 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 27 peers in Roanoke Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$310
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ancora Heart, INC. 1 $188.68
Abbott Laboratories 1 $121.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$310

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alexander Cardenas's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Cardenas practices Anesthesiology Physician in Roanoke, VA.
Where does Dr. Alexander Cardenas practice?
Dr. Alexander Cardenas practices at 5115 Bernard Dr Ste 201, Roanoke, VA 240184367. Office phone: 5403450289.
What is Dr. Alexander Cardenas's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487631453, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Cardenas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (HCPCS 93312); Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (HCPCS 00560). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.