Veronica Castaneda, NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1164965596 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Downey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Castaneda, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Downey, CA (NPI 1164965596).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164965596
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95004772 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Glipizide | 64 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 58 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 49 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 48 | 34 |
| Insulin Nph Human Isophanebrand: Humulin N | 34 | 21 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5475 Walnut AveChino, CA 91710-2609Phone: (909) 591-6446
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-12-03
- Last updated
- 2021-10-15
- Certified
- 2021-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Castaneda's NPI number?
- Veronica Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164965596, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Castaneda's specialty?
- Veronica Castaneda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Veronica Castaneda located?
- Veronica Castaneda's practice location on file with NPPES is 11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241.
- What is Veronica Castaneda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Castaneda is (562) 904-5000.
- Does Veronica Castaneda accept Medicare?
- Veronica Castaneda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Castaneda's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Castaneda's NPI (1164965596) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.