Quick answers
- Does Carole A. Casteen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carole A. Casteen 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 Carole A. Casteen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 16 services for Carole A. Casteen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carole A. Casteen's NPI number?
- 1407891393. 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 Carole A. Casteen, 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Carole A. Casteen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2531 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 337‑7000
- 3733 San Dimas St, Suite 101Bakersfield, CA 93301 (800) 353‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carole A. Casteen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
- Optometryalso
Other ophthalmologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407891393 |
| 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