Lamont Joel Cardon, M.D.
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Lamont Joel Cardon is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Berkeley, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lamont Joel Cardon, M.D. practices as part of a group hand surgery orthopaedic surgery specialist practice in Berkeley, CA. Trained at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2657dNPPES updated 2019-02-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3000 Colby St Ste 304, Berkeley, CA 94705-2058
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better66.27%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+61.2 pts)
66.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
636
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
120
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
166
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $954
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$38 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 Lamont Joel Cardon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School (Class of 1993)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 19050F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hand Surgery Care With Lamont Joel Cardon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lamont Joel Cardon for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Berkeley 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 Lamont Joel Cardon
Dr. Cardon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Berkeley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 540-6800.
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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Practice Location
3000 Colby St Ste 304, Berkeley, CA 94705-2058
Mailing Address
3000 Colby St Ste 304, Berkeley, CA 94705-2058
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