Quick answers
- Does Ashley R. Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashley R. 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 Ashley R. Cardenas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 1,485 services for Ashley R. Cardenas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashley R. Cardenas's NPI number?
- 1619444163. 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 Ashley R. 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 patients | 397 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,485 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)415 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)394 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)172 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)107 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)104 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashley R. Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5236 W University Dr, Suite 2200McKinney, TX 75071 (469) 800‑5325
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashley R. Cardenas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology Specialists of America PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in McKinney
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McKinney, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology Specialists of America PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619444163 |
| 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