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LAURA CARDENAS DDS
NPI 1114092764
Dentist - Periodontics in Tacoma, WA

Active since November 21, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 24, 2027
4545 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA 98409(253) 485-7500(253) 475-9115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Laura Cardenas Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAURA CARDENAS DDS (NPI 1114092764) is an individual periodontics provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (DE00009615) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through September 24, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114092764
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0300X
Provider Legal NameLAURA CARDENASCredential: DDS
Location Address4545 S UNION AVETacoma, WA 98409-4528
Mailing Address4545 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409-4528 · (253) 485-7500 · Fax (253) 475-9115
Phone(253) 485-7500
Fax(253) 475-9115
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1114092764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · PeriodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0300X
License✔ Licensed in WA · DE00009615
Definition
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
4545 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Laura Cardenas Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 24, 2019 through September 24, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 24, 2019
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 24, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98409 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THIEN T. NGUYEN DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
4545 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 475-7500
NURANI, MITCHELL, KIM, PC
Dentist
4545 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 475-7500
LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY CLINIC A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4545 S UNION AVE
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 732-3573

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Laura Cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Cardenas is 1114092764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2006.

Where is Laura Cardenas located?

Laura Cardenas practices at 4545 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409. The listed phone number is (253) 485-7500.

What is Laura Cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Periodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0300X.

Is Laura Cardenas enrolled in Medicare?

No. Laura Cardenas has opted out of Medicare through September 24, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Cardenas was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.