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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Salvador Cardenas, MD

Works at hospitals in Mankato, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Salvador Cardenas, MD is an OB-GYN at 1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912. Phone: (507) 433-7351. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Salvador Cardenas had 31 Original Medicare patients and 57 services. NPI 1255496568. 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.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (507) 433‑7351
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Salvador 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 Salvador Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Salvador Cardenas may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Salvador Cardenas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 57 services for Salvador Cardenas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Salvador Cardenas's NPI number?
1255496568. 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 Salvador 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 patients31
Services billed to Medicare57
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients65

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 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 cholesterol58%
  • Anxiety48%
  • High blood pressure42%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Depression35%

Hospitals where Salvador Cardenas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salvador 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 Salvador Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Salvador Cardenas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region661 clinicians in the group
  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group
  • HCA Houston Ob Hospitalist, PLLC45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in Minnesota →

Other OB-GYNs in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, MN — not a recommendation.

All OB-GYNs in Austin →

Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255496568
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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