MR. RICARDO CARDENAS PA-C
NPI 1851696967
Physician Assistant in Santa Ana, CA

Q: What is Ricardo Cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Cardenas is 1851696967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2011.

Q: What is Ricardo Cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Cardenas was last updated on April 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since January 20, 2011PECOS Enrolled

2101 E 1ST ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92705(714) 542-3581 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2024, Dec 17, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Mr. Ricardo Cardenas Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICARDO CARDENAS PA-C (NPI 1851696967) is an individual physician assistant in Santa Ana, California, licensed in California (PA21403) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851696967

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. RICARDO CARDENASCredential: PA-C

Location Address2101 E 1ST STSanta Ana, CA 92705-4007

Mailing Address2101 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92705-4007

Phone(714) 542-3581

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2024

✔ NPI 1851696967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · PA21403

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

2101 E 1ST ST, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1117 E Harry Bridges BlvdWilmington, CA 90744-5825 · Phone (310) 549-8383

Location 21021 W La Cadena DrRiverside, CA 92501-1413 · Phone (951) 784-8010

Location 32275 E Cooley DrColton, CA 92324-6324 · Phone (909) 370-1777

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Ricardo Cardenas Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

4,013 services276 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

1,363 services154 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

325 services272 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92705 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

$96.36 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$77.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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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