Quick answers
- Does Francis J. Cardinale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis J. Cardinale accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Francis J. Cardinale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 356 Original Medicare patients and 2,555 services for Francis J. Cardinale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis J. Cardinale's NPI number?
- 1104826627. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Francis J. Cardinale, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 356 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,555 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,860 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)178 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)88 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)87 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)87 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis42%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Anxiety23%
- Depression19%
Hospitals where Francis J. Cardinale works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis J. Cardinale at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Abrom Kaplan Memorial HospitalKaplan, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191322
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190102
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis J. Cardinale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4640 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508 (337) 984‑1050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis J. Cardinale as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104826627 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians