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Neurology

Jose A. Cardenas, MD

Works at hospitals in Aiken, SC · Augusta, GA · South Carolina, Georgia

Summary

Dr. Jose A. Cardenas, MD is a neurologist at 410 University Pkwy, Suite 1520, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (803) 716-8712. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jose A. Cardenas had 549 Original Medicare patients and 1,006 services. NPI 1245279314. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jose A. Cardenas, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jose A. Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose A. Cardenas 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 Jose A. Cardenas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 549 Original Medicare patients and 1,006 services for Jose A. Cardenas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jose A. Cardenas's NPI number?
1245279314. 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 Jose A. Cardenas, 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 patients549
Services billed to Medicare1,006
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)562 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)104 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)69 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)45 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)43 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Depression32%

Hospitals where Jose A. Cardenas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose A. Cardenas 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jose A. Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jose A. Cardenas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Aiken Professional Association LLC55 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in South Carolina →

Other neurologists in Aiken

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aiken, SC — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in Aiken →

Other clinicians in Aiken Professional Association LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245279314
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians