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Dr. Armando T Cardenas , MD

Internal Medicine • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Armando Cardenas, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Cardenas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2325 E SAUNDERS ST.

Dr. Cardenas maintains professional affiliations with Laredo Nephrologists Pllc, Hcc Of Laredo Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, dialysis services. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2325 E Saunders St
Plaza Two

Laredo, TX 780415434

Telephone 9567234673
Fax 9567233133
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Laredo Nephrologists Pllc Facility NPI 1295075927

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Laredo, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cardenas (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Laredo Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
498 174 $325.36 $74.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
282 243 $939.34 $164.29
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
222 92 $356.67 $112.76
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)
161 73 $862.93 $335.80
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
113 109 $579.00 $108.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
45 43 $508.91 $124.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 17 $316.08 $122.28
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)
20 14 $718.84 $278.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-23
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX S8425

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License TX S8425

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.

Clinic/Center - Primary Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 261QP2300X

State License TX S8425

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1043705528 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Laredo Nephrologists Pllc

2325 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 780415434

Phone: 9567234673

Hcc Of Laredo Llc

1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 780415474

Phone: 9567965000

Secondary Practice Locations

1700 E Saunders St

Laredo, TX 780415474

Phone: 9567965000

2309 E Saunders St

Laredo, TX 780415434

Phone: 9567234673

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Shafiq Cheema , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1083611974

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Adolfo Garcia , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1194723775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Chalit Wanthakawikran , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1376700161

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Valeria Ramos , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1396358636

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Daniela Vaquera , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1477847788

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Grace Snyder , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1518283688

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #S8425 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2023

Registered at 2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO, LAREDO, TX 780415434 (Tel: 9567234673)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2023

Registered at 2325 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA TWO, LAREDO, TX 780415434 (Tel: 9567234673)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #S8425 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 26, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2018

Registered at 1700 E SAUNDERS ST, LAREDO, TX 780415474 (Tel: 9567965000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2018

Registered at 7940 ELKA LOOP, LAREDO, TX 780459043 (Tel: 2246453435)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2018

Recorded as ARMANDO CARDENAS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043705528
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2018
Last Update: July 23, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2325 E Saunders St, Plaza Two

Laredo, TX 780415434

Phone: 9567234673

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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