Luis Fernandez De Castro, M.D.
NPI 1700046695 · Ophthalmology Physician · Plantation, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Fernandez De Castro, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Plantation, FL (NPI 1700046695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700046695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME116570 (FL)
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
18 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
1,370 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 280 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 274 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 162 | $94 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 122 | $26 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 120 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 98 | $36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 659 | 191 |
| Timolol Maleate | 260 | 83 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 187 | 56 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 180 | 114 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 149 | 46 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 135 | 89 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 68 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 6 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
- 2008-06-13
- Last updated
- 2021-03-19
- Certified
- 2021-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Fernandez De Castro's NPI number?
- Luis Fernandez De Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700046695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Fernandez De Castro's specialty?
- Luis Fernandez De Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Fernandez De Castro located?
- Luis Fernandez De Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324-3118.
- What is Luis Fernandez De Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Fernandez De Castro is (954) 741-5555.
- Does Luis Fernandez De Castro accept Medicare?
- Luis Fernandez De Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Fernandez De Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Fernandez De Castro's NPI (1700046695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.