DR. ALEXANDER SAUL CARDENAS M.D
NPI 1720342116
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Mateo, CA

Q: What is Alexander Cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Cardenas is 1720342116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2012.

Q: What is Alexander Cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Active since June 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

222 W 39TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403(650) 573-2530(650) 573-2527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Dr. Alexander Saul Cardenas M.d NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER SAUL CARDENAS M.D (NPI 1720342116) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Mateo, California, licensed in California (A126651) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720342116

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER SAUL CARDENASCredential: M.D

Location Address222 W 39TH AVESan Mateo, CA 94403-4364

Mailing Address222 W 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403-4364 · (650) 573-2530 · Fax (650) 573-2527

Phone(650) 573-2530

Fax(650) 573-2527

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2014

✔ NPI 1720342116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A126651

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

222 W 39TH AVE, San Mateo, CA 94403

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Saul Cardenas M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214163781

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131112001182

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Cardenas reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of San Mateo

Same address

Multi-Specialty

222 W 39TH AVE
San Mateo, CA 94403

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
597 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114005105 (650) 573-3962

Alameda Health System

14 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

664 SOUTHLAND MALL
Hayward, CA 94545

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
900 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023219821 (510) 266-1700

County Of Butte

131 mi

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)

995 SPRUCE STREET
Gridley, CA 95948

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
109 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205994548 (530) 846-7305

County Of Humboldt

245 mi

Community/Behavioral Health

720 WOOD ST
Eureka, CA 95501

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
65 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033300306 (707) 268-2900

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94403 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

$202.35 typical visit price

range $69.00 – $202.35

Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$84.91 typical visit price

range $23.44 – $166.46

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)

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 20

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

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