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Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Rush Medical College (2002)

3737 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 293-4362

Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD is an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

2740 W. Foster Avenue Suite 412-pro Plaza
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 293-4362

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3737 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 293-4362

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5140 N California Avenue Suite 545
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 769-9200

(773) 506-6083

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6301 N. Western Avenue 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60659

(773) 293-4362

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

A1C test

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

preventive care

screening test

In 2024, Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD had a list price for A1C test, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, preventive care, and screening test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests

diabetes management

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD had a list price for blood tests, diabetes management, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

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

blood draw	48
diabetes management	187
doctor visit	268
lab tests	187
preventive care	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were lab tests, diabetes management, blood draw and preventive care.

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

blood draw	92
diabetes management	161
doctor visit	280
lab tests	161
preventive care	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were lab tests, diabetes management, blood draw and preventive care.

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

blood draw	63
diabetes management	153
doctor visit	195
lab tests	153
preventive care	60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	12
doctor visit	173
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	72
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

diabetes management	125
doctor visit	271
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
lab tests	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	75
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	45
doctor visit	119
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
lab tests	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	69
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	50
doctor visit	155
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	50
preventive care	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	51
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	17
Less than 65	40

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	66
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and hospital care.

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

diabetes management	34
doctor visit	172
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	34
preventive care	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	61
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

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

diabetes management	31
doctor visit	160
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
lab tests	31
preventive care	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	62
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and blood draw.

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

blood draw	14
diabetes management	43
doctor visit	165
lab tests	43
preventive care	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	60
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	101

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	70
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL during 2024 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

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

diabetes management	22
doctor visit	105
lab tests	22
preventive care	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Chicago, IL were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	54
diabetes management	78
doctor visit	169
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	78
preventive care	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	53
Hispanic	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	3
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	5
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2002. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (2002)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Illinois

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maria Olga Cardenas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,856 Ozempic $1,026	RYBELSUS $860	Saxenda $316	Wegovy $259	Tresiba $213	Other $182
Abbott Laboratories	$1,381 FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $558	FreeStyle Libre $309	FreeStyle Libre Pro $226	Freestyle Libre 2 $216	FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System $48	Other $24
Amgen Inc.	$936 Prolia $501	EVENITY $208	TEPEZZA $193	Repatha $16	Otezla $5	Other $12
Lilly USA, LLC	$774 HUMULIN $322	JARDIANCE $161	TRULICITY $89	TALTZ $77	MOUNJARO $34	Other $90
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$665 Gvoke HypoPen $597	GVOKE PFS $43	RECORLEV $25
Other	$6,334 Tymlos $617	Omnipod $501	t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ $423	TEPEZZA $370	Minimed 670G System $317	Other $4,106

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,708
Education	$238

Biography

Dr. Maria Cardenas' area of specialization is adult endocrinology. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health. Dr. Cardenas graduated from Rush Medical College and then she performed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She speaks Spanish.