Dr. Alfonso Cardenas

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alfonso Cardenas, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Frisco, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Navarro Regional Hospital, Paris Regional Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Wnj. Dr. Alfonso Cardenas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Legacy Urgent Care Pa. Dr. Alfonso Cardenas may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (972) 625-6020 to request Dr. Alfonso Cardenas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9205 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75033-6750

Phone 1: (972) 625-6020


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alfonso Cardenas
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1658333760
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Alfonso Cardenas attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609899475
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Alfonso Cardenas

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alfonso Cardenas has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Legacy Urgent Care Pa


Practice Locations

9205 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75033-6750
Phone: (972) 625-6020
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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