Cardenas Internal Medicine
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | San Diego |
| Doctors | Carrie Cardenas MD, Internal Medicine, Hector Cardenas MD, Internal Medicine |
| Insurance Accepted | Medicare, Major PPO insurance plans |
About
At Cardenas Internal Medicine, Dr. Carrie Cardenas and Dr. Hector Cardenas deliver internal and preventive medicine from their San Diego practice. Both physicians trained at UC San Francisco and completed their residencies at Stanford University Hospital. Together, they bring decades of clinical experience to every patient relationship. The practice operates around three guiding words: educate, collaborate, empower. Each physician treats patients as partners in their own care. The practice covers internal medicine, preventive care, weight management, fitness assessment, and emotional well-being support. Members reach their doctor directly by cell phone, text, or email around the clock. Same-day appointments for acute concerns are available within 24 hours during normal business hours. The practice remains in-network for most major PPO plans and participates in Medicare. Cardenas Internal Medicine also holds admitting privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Details
Phone
(619) 483-4740Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Annual membership fee is not reimbursable by insurance. Office visit co-pays are not included in the annual fee. Practice remains in-network for most major PPO insurance plans and participates in Medicare.
Typical Appointment
30 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardenas Internal Medicine charges an annual membership fee for concierge care. Insurance does not reimburse this fee. Office visit co-pays remain separate from the annual fee and are billed in addition to membership costs.
Yes. Cardenas Internal Medicine stays in-network with most major PPO insurance plans and participates in Medicare. Office visit co-pays bill through your insurance as they would with any in-network physician. The annual membership fee itself is not covered by insurance.
Members contact their physician directly by personal cell phone, text, or email at any hour. Both Dr. Carrie Cardenas and Dr. Hector Cardenas maintain 24/7 availability for urgent concerns. When a physician is unavailable, a trusted colleague covers to ensure continuous access.
Most appointments at Cardenas Internal Medicine run approximately 30 minutes. Both appointment types start promptly, and patients experience little to no waiting time.
Yes. The practice offers same-day appointments within 24 hours for acute care needs during normal business hours. Members also reach their physician directly by phone, text, or email for guidance on urgent issues at any time.
A real person answers every call at Cardenas Internal Medicine. The practice does not use automated recordings. When you call, you reach a staff member directly.
Membership at Cardenas Internal Medicine includes access to internal medicine and preventive care, comprehensive annual health assessments, acute care visits, 24/7 direct physician communication, weight management guidance, wellness planning, fitness assessment, and emotional well-being support.
Cardenas Internal Medicine holds admitting privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. If a member requires hospitalization, the practice maintains this connection to ensure coordinated care.
Prospective patients can call the new patient information line at 619-483-4740 or submit an inquiry through the contact form on the practice website. A staff member will follow up to walk you through the membership process and answer any questions.
Yes. Both physicians communicate with members via personal cell phone, email, and text for after-hours and urgent concerns. The practice also uses the athenahealth patient portal for ongoing care communication and the Hint Health platform for concierge membership management.
Practice last updated June 9, 2026