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DR. RICK CARDENAS M.D.
NPI 1902946726
Family Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since February 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6200 COORS BLVD. NW STE A-8, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120(505) 433-4007(505) 433-4068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rick Cardenas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICK CARDENAS M.D. (NPI 1902946726) is an individual family medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2001149) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902946726
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICK CARDENASCredential: M.D.
Location Address6200 COORS BLVD. NW STE A-8Albuquerque, NM 87120-2794
Mailing Address6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste A-8Albuquerque, NM 87120-2794 · (505) 433-4007 · Fax (505) 433-4068
Phone(505) 433-4007
Fax(505) 433-4068
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1902946726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 2001149
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 2001149 (NM)
6200 COORS BLVD. NW STE A-8, Albuquerque, NM 87120
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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. Rick 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 ID7618947573
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060222000078
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rick Cardenas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mederi Life LLC
Same address
Family Medicine
6200 COORS BLVD NW STE A8
Albuquerque, NM 87120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
NPI 1649834904 (505) 433-4007

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
105 services45 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
82 services36 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
39 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87120 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Rick Cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rick Cardenas is 1902946726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2007.

Where is Rick Cardenas located?

Rick Cardenas practices at 6200 Coors Blvd. NW Ste A-8, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The listed phone number is (505) 433-4007.

What is Rick Cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rick Cardenas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rick Cardenas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rick Cardenas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rick Cardenas reassigns Medicare benefits to Mederi Life LLC (Albuquerque, NM). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rick Cardenas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rick Cardenas was last updated on August 22, 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.