In 2012, Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico. 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2019 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and port flush.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	72
chemotherapy	72
doctor visit	272
hormone therapy	24
minimally invasive procedures	72
port flush	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	293
blood draw	117
chemotherapy	293
doctor visit	874
hormone therapy	54
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	335
port flush	52
preventive care	22
vaccines	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	117
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	61
Less than 65	59

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	278
blood draw	109
chemotherapy	278
doctor visit	909
hormone therapy	55
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	29
minimally invasive procedures	340
port flush	70
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	57
Less than 65	66

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	276
blood draw	119
chemotherapy	276
chronic care	13
doctor visit	1050
hormone therapy	55
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lab tests	65
minimally invasive procedures	366
port flush	90
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	166
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	86
Less than 65	79

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Albuquerque, NM were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	229
blood draw	115
chemotherapy	229
chronic care	13
doctor visit	776
hormone therapy	47
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
lab tests	44
minimally invasive procedures	278
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	347
Native American / Alaskan Native	84
Hispanic	114
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	180
85 and over	56
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	279

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD From 2019 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	51

Education & Training

She has a state license in New Mexico.

Licensed In: New Mexico

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$2,190 Enhertu $1,250	$940
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$944 EMPLICITI $407	OPDIVO $355	ELIQUIS $109	Reblozyl $50	$24
Foundation Medicine, Inc.	$812 FOUNDATIONONE $812
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$491 TASIGNA $169	KISQALI $114	AFINITOR $68	ZYKADIA $47	VOTRIENT - SARCOMA $30	Other $64
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$358 LYNPARZA $219	FASLODEX $69	TAGRISSO $55	IMFINZI $16
Other	$2,248 Revlimid $263	IMBRUVICA $209	Vectibix $135	XARELTO $134	BESPONSA $122	Other $1,384

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,158
Consulting Fee	$2,190
Travel and Lodging	$638
Education	$58

Research Payments

Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $4,177.

Biography

Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, who practices in Albuquerque, NM, is a medical specialist in adult oncology and medical oncology. Dr. Palacio Cardenas has obtained a license to practice in New Mexico.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Palacio Cardenas, MD From 2019 - 2022

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