Carlos A Cardenas, M.D.
Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlos A Cardenas is a Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 57 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Carlos a Cardenas, M.D. in person in San Antonio or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 57+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1303 Mccullough Ave Ste 533, San Antonio, TX 78212-5609
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
52
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
753
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $46k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$65 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carlos a Cardenas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
57 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions.
Taxonomy: 207VG0400X
Mailing address
609 Grandview Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209-5417
Differs from practice location
Virtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Carlos a Cardenas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos a Cardenas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlos a Cardenas
NPI records show Dr. Cardenas as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 465-5455.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carlos a Cardenas
Practice Location
1303 Mccullough Ave Ste 533, San Antonio, TX 78212-5609
Mailing Address
609 Grandview Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209-5417
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