Luis Mendez-Castellanos, M.D.
NPI 1457491961 · Internal Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Mendez-Castellanos, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1457491961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457491961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 195245 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 674 | 216 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 389 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 | 75 |
| Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 229 | 66 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 192 | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 181 | 80 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$644 across 31 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
- 2007-02-07
- Last updated
- 2010-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Mendez-Castellanos's NPI number?
- Luis Mendez-Castellanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457491961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Mendez-Castellanos's specialty?
- Luis Mendez-Castellanos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Mendez-Castellanos located?
- Luis Mendez-Castellanos's practice location on file with NPPES is 336 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033-6803.
- What is Luis Mendez-Castellanos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Mendez-Castellanos is (212) 740-8231.
- Does Luis Mendez-Castellanos accept Medicare?
- Luis Mendez-Castellanos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Mendez-Castellanos's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Mendez-Castellanos's NPI (1457491961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.