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Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Harvard Medical School (2001)
Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, arm weakness, leg weakness, and more.
11333 Sepulveda Boulevard Floor 3
Mission Hills, CA 91345

Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA specializing in neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

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Office Locations

11333 Sepulveda Boulevard Floor 3
Mission Hills, CA 91345
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Some issues Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw
phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 27
diagnostic procedures 224
doctor visit 412
electroencephalography (EEG) 12
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 460
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 14
Hispanic 71
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 26
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 21
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 430
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 139
Black 0
Hispanic 70
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 31
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2014

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 23
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 372
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 272
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 0
Hispanic 118
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 60
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 22
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 463
electroencephalography (EEG) 21
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 12
Hispanic 78
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 32
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 26
doctor visit 465
hospital care 31
inpatient care 31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 35
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2017

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 27
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2018 were blood draw and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 68
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 437

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 76
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 34
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 31
Dementia 23
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2019 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 50
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 441
electroencephalography (EEG) 30
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 80
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 33
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 25
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 32
doctor visit 364
electroencephalography (EEG) 38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 95
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 75
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 36
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 29
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG), blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 33
doctor visit 374
electroencephalography (EEG) 55
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 0
Hispanic 77
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 25
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 29
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 41
doctor visit 434
electroencephalography (EEG) 86

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 101
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 30
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 36
Dementia 23
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Mission Hills, CA were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), blood draw and hospital care.

blood draw 39
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 422
electroencephalography (EEG) 40
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 153
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 139
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 73
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 69
85 and over 31
Less than 65 51
65 to 74 94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 22
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2001. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neuromuscular Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2001)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neuromuscular Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, US Family Health Plan, Interplan PPO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net PPO, CIGNA HMO, CoventryFirst Health PPO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna PPO
MultiPlan PPO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
US Family Health Plan
Interplan PPO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
CIGNA PPO
Health Net PPO
CIGNA HMO
CoventryFirst Health PPO
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 923 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Hills, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-10
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Dr. Doris Cardenas Was highly recommended to me by a friend. It was a struggle to set-up the appointment due to some insurance issues that front desk did not quite understand, but dr, doris cardenas took charge and my appointment was scheduled. I was very impressed with the fact that dr. Doris cardenas Listened to my concerns and through discussions she made me understand that she needs to have a clear map of my health needs, therefore some tests were ordered and some will follow. I decided that she will be my primary doctor from now one. I would recommend her to my friends and family, and I thank you dr.doris cardenas for her professionalism, kindness and bed manners.My doctor has great bed manners, listens to what I have to say, ask open ended questions, and then takes the time to call my daughter to explain the findings or discuss any of my concerns.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-18
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Dr. Doris Cardenas was highly recommended to me by a friend. It was a struggle to set-up the appointment due to some insurance issues that front desk did not quite understand, but dr.Doris Cardenas took charge and my appointment was scheduled. I was very impressed with the fact that dr.Doris Cardenas listened to my concerns and through discussions she made me understand that she needs to have a clear map of my health needs, therefore some tests were ordered and some will follow. I decided that she will be my doctor from now one. I would recommend her to my friends and family, and I thank you dr. Doris Cardenas for her professionalism, kindness and bed manners.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-07
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Dr.Gardenas was highly recommended to me by a friend. It was a struggle to set-up the appointment due to some insurance issues that front desk did not quite understand, but dr. Gardenas took charge and my appointment was scheduled. I was very impressed with the fact that dr. Gardena listened to my concerns and through discussions she made me understand that she needs to have a clear map of my health needs, therefore some tests were ordered and some will follow. I decided that she will be my primary doctor from now one. I would recommend her to my friends and family, and I thank you dr.Gardenas for her professionalism, kindness and bed manners.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-16
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I like Dr. Cardenas so much. She is very knowledgeable about my Parkinson's Disease and she is so personable that I enjoy my visits with her. She is careful to explain about my care and the prescriptions I have to take. The whole time she remains interested In what I am saying and she knows exactly what I need at this time in my situation. I was so scared when I was first diagnosed, but somehow she makes me calm down and accept the changes In my life and how I should handle this serious Illness. She is a very good doctor and a nice person.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-06
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I love dr Cardenas despite of all the challenges I have presented with my medical issues/conditions she has always a positive view and gives me hope that she is doing all she can to help me and in my personal view is above and beyond . Maybe it's because she may want to solve the puzzle or simply just because she has a kind heart and wishes she can help me to get better if not find the problem and find a solution to improve my quality of my life . Drs now and says are not made this way ..I wish they were.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-26
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Because of my past history this Physician has been most helpful in my care and helping me to both cope, understand and deal both physically as well as mentally with my condition and how long of a process any improvement can take, it is because of my medical team that I stay with the program. If I did not believe that I was obtaining great and processional care from these physicians I would make a move to see another physician as I had prior to obtaining my current team.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-14
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De. Cardenas is a neurologist who I see every six months as I have peripheral neuropathy in my lower legs and feet in order to know if the condition Is staying stable or deteriorating. I like her very much as she a very lovely person and is most informative in regard to my condition. Her office is very busy and it is not uncommon to have to wait past my appointment time to see her, but that is not a problem for me. Her staff are also very courteous and professional.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-28
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Dr Cardenas was very well informed, the fact that she had access to my visits from previous doctor I had seen in a different state, was extremely valuable and made me feel like I didn't have the pressure of trying to remember each detail! She was able to see past tests and lab work ups I've had! It made the visit so much more productive, this made feel like she was aware of my past history and was able to go from this point for and not rehash all older info!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-04
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I have several friends who also have Multiple Sclerosis. I have told them to go ONLY to Dr. Cardenas. Two of my friends now go to her. She is such a wonderful neurologist. For years I was trying to get a diagnosis because of the problems I was having. I went to several neurologists who never ordered the tests I needed to get the correct diagnosis. Only Dr. Cardenas was able to provide the correct diagnosis. I trust her completely and won't go to anyone else.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-24
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I really liked the care I have received from Dr. Cardenas. She listened to my concerns very carefully and offered solutions. The only issue is the wait time to see her. I understand she's great and have a niche specialty area that's why her appointments are all booked for at least 3-4 months ahead. That's the only concern I have. Other than that I was very happy with Facey Medical Group in general and the doctor, most importantly.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Doris Cardenas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $789 AJOVY
$319 		AZILECT
$179 		NUVIGIL
$4 		COPAXONE
$4 		AUSTEDO
$3 		Other
$280
Biogen, Inc. $640 TECFIDERA
$457 		TYSABRI
$63 		PLEGRIDY
$32
$89
Biogen Idec Inc. $462 TECFIDERA
$190 		TYSABRI
$125 		PLEGRIDY
$98 		AVONEX
$50
Grifols USA, LLC $401 Gamunex-C
$401
Medtronic USA, Inc. $337 ACTIVA
$293 		Deep Brain Neurostimulation
$44
Other $757 Rebif
$93 		Xeomin
$58 		ELIQUIS
$57 		AUBAGIO
$49 		MYOBLOC
$48 		Other
$451
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,861
Education $377
Consulting Fee $125
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $22

Biography

Dr. Doris Cardenas' medical specialty is neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). The average patient rating for Dr. Cardenas is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cardenas include orthostatic hypotension, brain aneurysm, and myasthenia gravis. She is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Cardenas is currently accepting new patients at her office in Mission Hills, CA. Her education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is conversant in Spanish.