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Psychiatry

Alexander S. Cardenas, MD

Sees patients in Chico, CA · Oroville, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Alexander S. Cardenas, MD is a psychiatrist at 560 Cohasset Rd, Suite 140, Chico, CA 95926. Phone: (530) 879-3950. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1720342116. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 560 Cohasset Rd, Suite 140, Chico, CA 95926 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (530) 879‑3950
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: County of Butte
  • Medical school: Stanford University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alexander S. 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 Alexander S. Cardenas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander S. 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 Alexander S. Cardenas's NPI number?
1720342116. 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 Alexander S. Cardenas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alexander S. Cardenas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • County of Butte30 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Chico

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Other clinicians in County of Butte

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720342116
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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