FRANCISCO J. CARDENAS MD – NPI #1669445938
Internal Medicine
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
FRANCISCO CARDENAS is a physician located in SMYRNA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669445938 to FRANCISCO CARDENAS on February 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 15, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRANCISCO CARDENAS below.
NPI Profile for
FRANCISCO J. CARDENAS
(more than 20 years ago)
SMYRNA, GA 30080 Phone: (678) 741-5000 Fax: (770) 739-2318
1 Other location(s):
Suite 410
Austell, GA 30106-6810
Phone: (770) 739-9555
Fax: (770) 732-8110
MARIETTA, GA 30060-8949 Phone: (678) 741-5000 Fax: (678) 819-4280
Identifiers for FRANCISCO CARDENAS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | GA | 000283071C |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0100X - Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary) |
GA | 024788 |
| 174400000X - Specialist |
GA | 024788 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
FRANCISCO CARDENAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER3950 AUSTELL RD
AUSTELL, GA 30106 - WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL8954 HOSPITAL DRIVE
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134 - WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL677 CHURCH STREET
MARIETTA, GA 30060 - WELLSTAR PAULDING HOSPITAL2518 JIMMY LEE SMITH PARKWAY
HIRAM, GA 30141
- WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER3950 AUSTELL RD
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