Nicandro Castaneda, M.D.
NPI 1578595245 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicandro Castaneda, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1578595245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578595245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G73531 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
758 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 429 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 101 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $174 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 70 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 52 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 13 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2008-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicandro Castaneda's NPI number?
- Nicandro Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578595245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicandro Castaneda's specialty?
- Nicandro Castaneda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicandro Castaneda located?
- Nicandro Castaneda's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5906.
- What is Nicandro Castaneda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicandro Castaneda is (805) 739-3215.
- Does Nicandro Castaneda accept Medicare?
- Nicandro Castaneda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicandro Castaneda's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicandro Castaneda's NPI (1578595245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.