Quick answers
- Does Francisco Cardona accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco 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 Francisco Cardona see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 755 Original Medicare patients and 2,711 services for Francisco Cardona. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco Cardona's NPI number?
- 1588626410. 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 Francisco 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 | 755 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,711 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)498 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)415 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)286 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)264 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)145 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%
- Atrial fibrillation71%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis53%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Francisco Cardona works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco Cardona 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.
- HCA Florida Northside HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100238
- HCA Florida St Petersburg HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100180
- St Anthonys HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100067
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco Cardona is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6006 49th St N, Suite 200Saint Petersburg, FL 33709 (727) 490‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco Cardona as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC83 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588626410 |
| 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