Eric Castaneda, PA-C
NPI 1619936002 · Medical Physician Assistant · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Castaneda, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1619936002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619936002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2129 (AZ)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,843 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 356 | $11 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 323 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 251 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 230 | $105 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 225 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 83 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 702 | 211 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 316 | 66 |
| Finasteride | 285 | 93 |
| Testosterone | 268 | 59 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 164 | 35 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 157 | 43 |
| Levofloxacin | 133 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2019-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Castaneda's NPI number?
- Eric Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619936002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Castaneda's specialty?
- Eric Castaneda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Eric Castaneda located?
- Eric Castaneda's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 E Carondelet Dr Ste 155, Tucson, AZ 85710-3587.
- What is Eric Castaneda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Castaneda is (520) 849-8900.
- Does Eric Castaneda accept Medicare?
- Eric Castaneda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Castaneda's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Castaneda's NPI (1619936002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.