NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1902946726 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Rick Cardenas, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 66,293 in Emergency Medicine 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 235 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 355
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$209.5
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Rick Cardenas, M.D. filed 3,953 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prescribing 93% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $209.5
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥91st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rick Cardenas, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1902946726), first enumerated 02/08/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,953 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$209.5 in reported industry payments (6 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1902946726 · Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1902946726
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 66K Emergency Medicine
- RX-MID 3,953
- BOOK-THIN 472 in New Mexico
- PHOTO-ENUM John Skratt · 2007
Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,953 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Rick Cardenas, M.D. 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 Rick Cardenas, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,953 11× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902946726 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2007 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Rick Cardenas, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$210
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rick Cardenas, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,953 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
3,953
Total Claims
$185K
Total Drug Cost
235
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,027.8
- Total Day Supply
- 166,661
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $108K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $77K
- Opioid Claims
- 816 (20.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 117
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 72, 65-74: 105, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rick Cardenas, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
484 claims
- Lisinopril 175
Lisinopril
175 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 157
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
157 claims
- Gabapentin 150
Gabapentin
150 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 134
Atorvastatin Calcium
134 claims
- Metformin Hcl 126
Metformin Hcl
126 claims
- Mirtazapine 107
Mirtazapine
107 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 92
Levothyroxine Sodium
92 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 484 |
| Lisinopril | 175 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 157 |
| Gabapentin | 150 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 |
| Metformin Hcl | 126 |
| Mirtazapine | 107 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 85 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Rick Cardenas, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
66,293
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
355
Avg Claims per Provider
Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s 3,953 claims are above the specialty average of 355.
Nationwide Emergency Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cardenas, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cardenas.
One of 472 Emergency Medicine Physician providers enrolled in New Mexico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Jaime Aagaard
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Dawn Abriel
DO
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Steven Acosta
M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Irene Agostini
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Bassam Al Homsi
MD
Deming, NM
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rick Cardenas, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rick Cardenas, M.D. wrote 3,953 Medicare Part D claims totaling $185K in drug costs for 235 beneficiaries.
Where is Rick Cardenas, M.D. located? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D. is located at 6200 COORS BLVD. NW STE A-8, Albuquerque, NM, 87120. Phone: (505) 433-4007.
What is Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902946726, issued on 02/08/2007.
Does Rick Cardenas, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
Does Rick Cardenas, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rick Cardenas, M.D. had 816 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.6%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 66,293 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 355 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rick Cardenas, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Lisinopril, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rick Cardenas, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,953 Part D claims and 235 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rick Cardenas, M.D.'s NPI is 1902946726 with credentials M.D.. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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