Physician Profile
Joseph A. Cardenas, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cardenas
Joseph A. Cardenas, MD is a healthcare provider in Yuma, AZ specializing in cardiovascular disease. Joseph trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 1,545 services to 1,210 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (928) 341-9522
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1975 W 24TH ST
Yuma, AZ 85364
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,545 services · 1,210 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of stent in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37226 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into chest aorta for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36221 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch | Procedure | 36246 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36223 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into extracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36222 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist | Procedure | 37215 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Procedure | 36247 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Imaging | 75716 |
65 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cardiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other cardiologists in Yuma 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cardenas's specialty?
Dr. Cardenas is a cardiologist in Yuma, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cardenas?
Dr. Cardenas is listed at 1975 W 24Th St, Yuma, AZ 85364. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cardenas?
The number on file is (928) 341-9522. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cardenas?
Dr. Cardenas's National Provider Identifier is 1568432193. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cardenas's medical education?
Dr. Cardenas attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cardenas have?
Dr. Cardenas has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cardenas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cardenas performs procedures including insertion of stent in arteries of leg, insertion of tube into chest aorta for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist and insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cardenas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cardenas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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