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Ophthalmology

Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · Chula Vista, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal, MD is an ophthalmologist at 342 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Phone: (619) 422-1471. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal had 251 Original Medicare patients and 640 services. NPI 1144780933. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal 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 Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 640 services for Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal's NPI number?
1144780933. 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 Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal, 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 patients251
Services billed to Medicare640
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)71 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)66 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)57 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%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alexandra G. Castillejos Ellenthal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chula Vista

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144780933
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians