Summary

Dr. Mercedes Cardenas Pena specializes in family medicine, bringing six years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received comprehensive training in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. Her background in osteopathic medicine emphasizes treating patients as complete individuals rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or conditions.

Dr. Cardenas Pena practices at CityMD Forest Hills Urgent Care in Forest Hills, New York. She focuses on treating common conditions including viral infections and upper respiratory infections that frequently bring patients to urgent care settings. Her experience includes performing diagnostic procedures such as throat cultures and skin cultures to help identify the underlying causes of patient symptoms. She also provides care for sexually transmitted infections, ensuring patients receive confidential and comprehensive treatment in a comfortable environment.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 6 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Citymd Forest Hills Urgent Care

7049 Austin StForest Hills, NY 11375
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dr. Mercedes Andreina Cardenas PenaDr. Suzanne Rachel Cole, MDDr. Niambi Brown, MDDr. Matthew Skeens, DO
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
4.7 
6 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Forest Hills , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mercedes Andreina Cardenas Pena

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Amida Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - EPO
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mercedes Andreina Cardenas Pena has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

6 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2020

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Dr. Mercedes Cardenas Pena's office is located at 7049 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY, 11375.
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