Doris Cardenas, MD.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
With over 25 years in psychiatry & neurology, Doris Cardenas, MD. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Mission Hills. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4416dNPPES updated 2014-04-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11333 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1116
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.66%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
244
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
824
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,759
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.74M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$330 received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Doris Cardenas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Harvard Medical School
25 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
Po Box 9602, Mission Hills, CA 91346-9602
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Long-term
CMS Certification Number: 192010
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Doris Cardenas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Doris Cardenas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mission Hills 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 Doris Cardenas
NPI records show Dr. Cardenas as active with telehealth listed in Mission Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 837-5777.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Doris Cardenas
Practice Location
11333 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1116
Mailing Address
Po Box 9602, Mission Hills, CA 91346-9602
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