Dr. Armando T. Cardenas, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,361
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 448
- Part D claims, 2024
- 416
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Industry payments
- $235
- Practice address
- 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041
- Practice phone
- Call (956) 796-3962
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Laredo Medical Center - Unit
Acute Care Hospital-Unit · Laredo, Texas
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Dr. Armando T. Cardenas is a nephrologist in Laredo, Texas
Dr. Cardenas practices at Laredo Medical Center - Unit in Laredo, Texas.
Dr. Cardenas' NPI, 1043705528, was assigned on June 26, 2018. Dr. Cardenas graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in 2012. Dr. Cardenas' Texas license number on file is S8425.
- NPI
- 1043705528NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 9537573043
- NPI enumeration date
- June 26, 2018
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (956) 796-3962
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 40
- Medical school graduation
- 2012
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas practices at Laredo Medical Center - Unit in Laredo, Texas
Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Laredo Medical Center - Unit, at 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 in Webb County. The practice phone is (956) 796-3962.
- Laredo Medical Center - Unit1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb CountyPhone(956) 796-3962
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas is affiliated with 8 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Laredo Medical Center - Unit in Laredo, Texas. Dr. Cardenas is also affiliated with Laredo Medical Center. The medical group on file is Hope Kidney Clinic. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cardenas to 1 more hospital, 2 dialysis centers, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 medical groups and 1 hospice, each named with a free account.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Armando T. Cardenas' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cardenas practices, 8 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Laredo Medical Center - Unit | Available with a free account |
| +7 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Armando T. Cardenas is one of 1,045 nephrologists in Texas
Nephrology is Dr. Cardenas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RN0300X. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cardenas has a license on file in Texas.
Specialties and state licenses
- Nephrology, TexasPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders and kidney failure among the conditions Dr. Cardenas treats.
Nephrologists near Dr. Cardenas
Counts of nephrologists 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. Armando T. Cardenas billed Medicare for 1,361 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,361 Medicare services from Dr. Cardenas across 8 procedure codes in 2024, for 448 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $147,701 for them.
Dr. Cardenas' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 8182024: 1,18044%
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 692024: 181162%
Where Dr. Cardenas' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office20115%
- In a facility1,16085%
Dr. Cardenas compared with the Texas median for nephrologists, 2024
- Dr. Cardenas
- Texas median
- Medicare services
- 1,361vs 1,04830% above
- Medicare patients
- 448vs 27762% above
- Part D claims
- 148vs 75880% below
Medians across 1,017 nephrologists in Texas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Cardenas' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas treated 448 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72
CMS counts 448 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cardenas in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 137 patients. 75% of them have chronic kidney disease, and 75% have diabetes. 71% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 4.68, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cardenas' median patient age at 69, with 50% women.
Dr. Cardenas' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Cardenas' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women25858%
- Men19042%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Cardenas' Medicare patients, 2024
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes75%
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Heart failure50%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety39%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
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 69
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women50%
- Men49%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas wrote 416 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Cardenas wrote 416 Medicare Part D claims for 175 patients. 81% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 148 of them, across 6 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $7,337 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 57 claims across 4 drugs.
Dr. Cardenas' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic339 claims81%
- Brand-name77 claims19%
Dr. Cardenas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Cardenas' Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics22%91 of 416 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 572024: 148160%
Drugs named by CMS: 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023.
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
How Dr. Armando T. Cardenas takes part in Medicare
Dr. Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Armando T. Cardenas received $235 in industry payments from 2023 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 5 general payments to Dr. Cardenas from 3 drug and device companies from 2023 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP paid the most, $99.
General payments to Dr. Cardenas by program year, 2023 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Cardenas the most, 2023 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Dr. Cardenas graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in 2012.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
- Board certified in nephrology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas accepts plans from 22 insurance carriers
Dr. Cardenas is in network with 22 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Alliant Health Plans
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- +14 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Cardenas accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO13
- HMO11
- Medicare9
- POS5
- EPO4
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Armando T. 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 services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| 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) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| 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. Armando T. Cardenas' NPI number?
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas' NPI number is 1043705528. It was assigned on June 26, 2018, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas?
Dr. Armando T. Cardenas is a nephrologist in Laredo, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 207RN0300X).
Where does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas practice?
Dr. Cardenas practices at 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041. Dr. Cardenas' primary practice is Laredo Medical Center - Unit in Laredo, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cardenas to 1 hospital, 2 dialysis centers, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 medical groups and 1 hospice.
What is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Cardenas is (956) 796-3962.
What is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas' medical license number?
Dr. Cardenas' Texas license number on file is S8425.
Which hospitals is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas affiliated with?
Dr. Cardenas is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Cardenas to 2 more hospitals.
What medical group is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas part of?
Dr. Cardenas is linked to Hope Kidney Clinic. Dmand AI links Dr. Cardenas to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cardenas billed Medicare for 1,361 services in 2024, and Dr. Cardenas accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas see?
CMS counts 448 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cardenas in 2024, with an average age of 72.
Is Dr. Armando T. Cardenas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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What services does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Cardenas' most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99232), hospital inpatient care (99223) and hospital inpatient care (99233).
Where did Dr. Armando T. Cardenas go to medical school?
Dr. Cardenas graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in 2012.
What drugs does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cardenas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Furosemide, Cefdinir and Losartan Potassium.
Has Dr. Armando T. Cardenas received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $235 in general payments to Dr. Cardenas from 3 companies from 2023 to 2025. The largest total came from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
How long has Dr. Armando T. Cardenas been practicing?
Dr. Cardenas graduated from medical school in 2012, 14 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Armando T. Cardenas accept?
Dr. Cardenas is in network with 22 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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