2026 NPPES data Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1124014550 MD
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Gaston De Cardenas, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Miami, Florida.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 577 in Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
179
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician avg: 313
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Gaston De Cardenas, MD filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Miami, Florida.

179
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Gaston De Cardenas, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

179 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Gaston De Cardenas, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Gaston De Cardenas, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2005

NPI 1124014550

Primary specialty

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

Niche

577 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

179 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 313

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers
Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician - 0%Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Gaston De Cardenas, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3100 SW 62ND AVE, Miami, FL, 33155, with a listed phone of (305) 662-8316. NPI 1124014550 was issued on 09/21/2005.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 577 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 313 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.

Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3100 SW 62ND AVE
Miami, FL 33155

Provider Details

NPI 1124014550
Specialty Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2005

License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Gaston De Cardenas, MD. To verify Gaston De Cardenas, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

179
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
9,084
Generic Drug Cost
$771

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Gaston De Cardenas, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
83
Fluticasone Propionate
39
Azelastine Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How Gaston De Cardenas, MD fits within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

577
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
313
Avg Claims per Provider

Gaston De Cardenas, MD's 179 claims are below the specialty average of 313.

Nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as De Cardenas.

Compare Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaston De Cardenas, MD's specialty?
Gaston De Cardenas, MD specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Miami, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gaston De Cardenas, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Gaston De Cardenas, MD wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is Gaston De Cardenas, MD located?
Gaston De Cardenas, MD is located at 3100 SW 62ND AVE, Miami, FL, 33155. Phone: (305) 662-8316.
What is Gaston De Cardenas, MD's NPI number?
Gaston De Cardenas, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124014550, issued on 09/21/2005.
How many Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 577 Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 313 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gaston De Cardenas, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gaston De Cardenas, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gaston De Cardenas, MD accept Medicare?
Gaston De Cardenas, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gaston De Cardenas, MD's credentials?
Gaston De Cardenas, MD's NPI is 1124014550 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.