Quick answers
- Does Emilio R. Cardona accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Emilio R. Cardona 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 Emilio R. Cardona see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 1,432 services for Emilio R. Cardona. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Emilio R. Cardona's NPI number?
- 1467456897. 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 Emilio R. Cardona, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,432 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)395 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)340 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes (90836)295 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol62%
- Depression62%
- Anxiety53%
- Diabetes34%
- Arthritis33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Emilio R. Cardona is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 104 Whispering Pines AveFriendswood, TX 77546 (713) 429‑5325
- 106 Whispering Pines Ave, Suite 103Friendswood, TX 77546 (713) 429‑5325
- 12234 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584 (713) 429‑5325
- 7505 Main St, Suite 300Houston, TX 77030 (713) 429‑5325
- 7515 Main StHouston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Emilio R. Cardona as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Behavioral Health PLLC46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Friendswood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Friendswood, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Behavioral Health PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467456897 |
| 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
- 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