Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas, MD
- Part D claims, 2024
- 44
- Industry payments
- $717
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Insurance carriers
- 6
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 1120 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-2801
- Practice phone
- Call (714) 535-6419
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Samara Cardenas Pediatrics
Physician office · Anaheim, California
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Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas is a pediatric adolescent medicine physician in Anaheim, California
Dr. Cardenas practices at Samara Cardenas Pediatrics in Anaheim, California.
Dr. Cardenas' NPI, 1144463415, was assigned on April 15, 2009. Dr. Cardenas graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Cardenas holds California license A30768.
- NPI
- 1144463415NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- April 15, 2009
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (714) 535-6419
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Medical school graduation
- 1975
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas practices at Samara Cardenas Pediatrics in Anaheim, California
Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Samara Cardenas Pediatrics, at 1120 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-2801. The practice phone is (714) 535-6419.
- Samara Cardenas Pediatrics1120 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-2801Phone(714) 535-6419
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Samara Cardenas Pediatrics in Anaheim, California.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cardenas practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Samara Cardenas Pediatrics | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas is one of 223 pediatric adolescent medicine physicians in California
Adolescent medicine is Dr. Cardenas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080A0000X. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cardenas is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pediatric adolescent medicine, CaliforniaPrimary
Pediatric adolescent medicine physicians near Dr. Cardenas
Counts of pediatric adolescent medicine physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' patients have a median age of 16
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cardenas' median patient age at 16, with 41% women.
Dr. Cardenas' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 16
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women41%
- Men59%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Cardenas wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims. 89% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 11 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $4,413 in total drug cost. In 2020, CMS named 12 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Cardenas' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic39 claims89%
- Brand-name and other5 claims11%
Dr. Cardenas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2020 to 2021
- 2020
- 2021
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2020: 122021: 118%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas received $717 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023
CMS Open Payments shows 16 general payments to Dr. Cardenas from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Phadia US Inc. paid the most, $215.
General payments to Dr. Cardenas by program year, 2016 to 2023
Companies that paid Dr. Cardenas the most, 2016 to 2023
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas has 3 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Cardenas, most recently Top Doctors:LA Area in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Cardenas
- 2013
- Top Doctors:LA Area
- Top Doctors:San Diego Area
- 2012
- Top Doctors:Southern California
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dr. Cardenas graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Cardenas is a member of AAP.
- Medical school
- Board certified in pediatrics
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas accepts plans from 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Cardenas is in network with 6 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Molina
- Regence Health Plans
Plan types Dr. Cardenas accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare6
- PPO5
- HMO3
- POS2
- EPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' NPI number?
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' NPI number is 1144463415. It was assigned on April 15, 2009, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas?
Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas is a pediatric adolescent medicine physician in Anaheim, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 2080A0000X).
Where does Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas practice?
Dr. Cardenas practices at 1120 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-2801. Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Samara Cardenas Pediatrics in Anaheim, California.
What is Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Cardenas is (714) 535-6419.
What is Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas' medical license number?
Dr. Cardenas holds California license A30768.
Is Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Where did Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas go to medical school?
Dr. Cardenas graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1975.
What drugs does Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas prescribe most?
In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cardenas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Breo Ellipta.
Has Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $717 in general payments to Dr. Cardenas from 6 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Phadia US Inc.
How long has Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas been practicing?
Dr. Cardenas graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Samara Palacio Cardenas accept?
Dr. Cardenas is in network with 6 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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