Rick Cardenas, M.D.
Rick Cardenas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Rick Cardenas, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Albuquerque, NM. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 639dNPPES updated 2024-08-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste a-8, Albuquerque, NM 87120-2794
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.98%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
17.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
80
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
220
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,632
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $224k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$210 received from industry
6 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 Rick Cardenas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
31 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
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1995)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Rick Cardenas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rick Cardenas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albuquerque 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 Rick Cardenas
NPI records show Dr. Cardenas as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 433-4007.
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 Rick Cardenas
Practice Location
6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste a-8, Albuquerque, NM 87120-2794
Mailing Address
6200 Coors Blvd. Nw Ste a-8, Albuquerque, NM 87120-2794
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