4.2
17 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Rick Cardenas is a family medicine physician who has been providing comprehensive healthcare for 31 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, building a strong foundation for his extensive career in family practice.
Dr. Cardenas practices at Mederi Life LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains hospital privileges at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on substance use disorders, including specialized care for teenagers struggling with addiction and heroin dependency. He performs various diagnostic procedures such as toxicology testing and drug screening for substances like benzodiazepines and cannabinoids. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 stars for his compassionate approach to addiction treatment and comprehensive family care.
Dr. Cardenas practices at Mederi Life LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains hospital privileges at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on substance use disorders, including specialized care for teenagers struggling with addiction and heroin dependency. He performs various diagnostic procedures such as toxicology testing and drug screening for substances like benzodiazepines and cannabinoids. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 stars for his compassionate approach to addiction treatment and comprehensive family care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Mederi Life Llc
6200 COORS BLVD NW STE A8ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120 Tel: (505) 433-4007
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 31 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| ALBUQUERQUE , NM | Orlando , FL | Albuquerque , NM | Albuquerque , NM |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rick Cardenas
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rick Cardenas has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof MedGraduated in 1995
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- Dr. Rick Cardenas is affiliated with Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital.
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