Araceli Castanares, M.D.
NPI 1356423669 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Araceli Castanares, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1356423669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356423669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A53492 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
356 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 171 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 171 | $184 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$184 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 692 | 204 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 475 | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 384 | 115 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 374 | 118 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 311 | 134 |
| Omeprazole | 290 | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 4 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11
- Certified
- 2026-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Araceli Castanares's NPI number?
- Araceli Castanares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356423669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Araceli Castanares's specialty?
- Araceli Castanares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Araceli Castanares located?
- Araceli Castanares's practice location on file with NPPES is 507 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1263.
- What is Araceli Castanares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Araceli Castanares is (661) 328-7070.
- Does Araceli Castanares accept Medicare?
- Araceli Castanares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Araceli Castanares's NPI active?
- Yes — Araceli Castanares's NPI (1356423669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.