Nelson Castaneda, M.D.
NPI 1881958908 · Internal Medicine Physician · Opa Locka, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Castaneda, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Opa Locka, FL (NPI 1881958908).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881958908
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME127594 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 525 | 195 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 347 | 145 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 308 | 117 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 279 | 152 |
| Metformin Hcl | 257 | 102 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 5961 Nw 173rd DrHialeah, FL 33015-5114Phone: (305) 556-7500
- 1000 Park Centre Blvd Ste 100Miami, FL 33169-5373Phone: (305) 621-0023Fax: (305) 731-2433
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-03
- Last updated
- 2022-03-03
- Certified
- 2022-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Castaneda's NPI number?
- Nelson Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881958908, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Castaneda's specialty?
- Nelson Castaneda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Castaneda located?
- Nelson Castaneda's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Opa Locka Blvd, Opa Locka, FL 33054-3528.
- What is Nelson Castaneda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Castaneda is (786) 535-7200.
- Does Nelson Castaneda accept Medicare?
- Nelson Castaneda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Castaneda's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Castaneda's NPI (1881958908) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.