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Family Practice

Columbia V. Cardenas, MD

Sees patients in Lakeland, FL · Ocoee, FL · Clermont, FL … · Florida

Summary

Dr. Columbia V. Cardenas, MD is a family doctor at 1033 N Pkwy Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803. Phone: (863) 647-8011. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1417262569. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1033 N Pkwy Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (863) 647‑8011
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Watson Clinic LLP (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Columbia V. 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 Columbia V. Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Columbia V. 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.
What is Columbia V. Cardenas's NPI number?
1417262569. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Columbia V. Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Watson Clinic LLP388 clinicians in the group
  • Carespot of Orlando Hsi Urgent Care LLC57 clinicians in the group
  • Shands-Solantic Joint Venture LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Lakeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Watson Clinic LLP

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417262569
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians