Quick answers
- Does Patricia Castaneda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia Castaneda accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Patricia Castaneda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,322 Original Medicare patients and 3,672 services for Patricia Castaneda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia Castaneda's NPI number?
- 1073807137. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Patricia Castaneda, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,672 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,072 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)183 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)169 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)147 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)56 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia Castaneda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5 Champions MarkSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 342‑6488
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia Castaneda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Austin Pathology Associates78 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Austin Pathology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073807137 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians