James P Cardasis, DO
James P Cardasis, DO runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Taos, NM. Trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6594dNPPES updated 2008-04-16 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.09/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
34
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
301
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,217
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $307k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — 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.
$32 received from industry
2 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 James P Cardasis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
Po Box 2530, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557-2530
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With James P Cardasis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James P Cardasis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Taos 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 James P Cardasis
NPI records show Dr. Cardasis as active with telehealth listed in Taos, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 758-4287.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James P Cardasis
Practice Location
619 Don Rosalio, Taos, NM 87571
Mailing Address
Po Box 2530, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557-2530
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