CESAR Y. CARDONA M.D. – NPI #1578728283
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CESAR CARDONA is a physician located in COLUMBIA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578728283 to CESAR CARDONA on July 22, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 30, 2025. 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 CESAR CARDONA below.

NPI Profile for
CESAR Y. CARDONA

NPI Number
1578728283
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CESAR Y. CARDONA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
854 W. JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD.
STE. 101A
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 388-3209 Fax: (931) 388-0105
Mailing address
408 42ND AVE N STE 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37209-3669
Phone: (615) 356-4111 Fax: (615) 356-8011
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 30, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CESAR CARDONA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTN1522056
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TN MD0000046732

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Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CESAR CARDONA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER
      106 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334
    • MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1224 TROTWOOD AVE
      COLUMBIA, TN 38401
    • SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM PULASKI
      1265 E COLLEGE ST
      PULASKI, TN 38478
    • TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER
      111 HIGHWAY 70 EAST
      DICKSON, TN 37055
    • WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
      4321 CAROTHERS PARKWAY
      FRANKLIN, TN 37067
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DIALYSIS ASSOCIATES LLC
      110 IVY LANE
      PULASKI, TN 38478
    • FMC COLUMBIA
      861 WEST JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD
      COLUMBIA, TN 38401

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