Quick answers
- Does Higinia R. Cardenes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Higinia R. Cardenes 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 Higinia R. Cardenes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 1,294 services for Higinia R. Cardenes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Higinia R. Cardenes's NPI number?
- 1912961657. 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 Higinia R. Cardenes, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,294 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)344 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)133 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved (77290)76 services
- Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device (77332)74 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)71 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)63%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Higinia R. Cardenes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Higinia R. Cardenes 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.
- Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330270
- New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330101
Practice locations
Addresses where Higinia R. Cardenes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5645 Main StFlushing, NY 11355 (718) 670‑2898
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Higinia R. Cardenes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Weill Medical College of Cornell2,051 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Weill Medical College of Cornell
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912961657 |
| 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