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Who is Dr. Cardenas, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Samara Cardenas, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cardenas graduated from University of California. Dr. Cardenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenas’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardenas’s office at (714) 535-6419.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cardenas?
Dr. Samara Cardenas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cardenas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, Nutrition, Obesity, Primary Care, Weight Management, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Anaheim/CA community, Dr. Cardenas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cardenas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California | Meharry Medical College | UCI School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cardenas board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Samara Cardenas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cardenas speak?
Dr. Cardenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cardenas treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cardenas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cardenas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Laryngopharyngitis
- Common Cold
- Throat and Voice Box Inflammation
- Upper Throat Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J060: Acute laryngopharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Acute Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Preventive Fluoride Treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental fluoride treatment
- Prophylactic fluoride
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Unvaccinated for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- No COVID-19 vaccine
- Never received COVID-19 vaccine
- Not immunized against COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z28310: Unvaccinated for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cardenas perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samara Cardenas may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cardenas' office.
Does Dr. Cardenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Cardenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 535-6419 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cardenas accept in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Cardenas in Anaheim, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CalOptima
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Cardenas' office located?
Dr. Samara Cardenas' Primary Practice
1120 W La Palma Ave Ste 15
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 535-6419
What is Dr. Cardenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144463415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cardenas
What is Dr. Samara Cardenas's specialty?
Dr. Cardenas is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Anaheim, CA. Contact Dr. Cardenas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samara Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cardenas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC), Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Samara Cardenas accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samara Cardenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samara Cardenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office at (714) 535-6419 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samara Cardenas?
Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office at (714) 535-6419 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samara Cardenas have?
Dr. Samara Cardenas is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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