ALEX R. CARDENAS M.D. – NPI #1306170444
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

ALEX CARDENAS is a surgeon located in RENO, NV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306170444 to ALEX CARDENAS on September 22, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 26, 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 ALEX CARDENAS below.

NPI Profile for
ALEX R. CARDENAS

NPI Number
1306170444
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEX R. CARDENAS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
75 PRINGLE WAY STE 1002
RENO, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 323-7500 Fax: (775) 789-9208
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MI 4301107424

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEX CARDENAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      13710 ST FRANCIS BOULEVARD
      MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23114
    • BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      5801 BREMO RD
      RICHMOND, VA 23226
    • SOUTHSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      200 MEDICAL PARK BOULEVARD
      PETERSBURG, VA 23805

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