Quick answers
- Does Thomas Miguel Castaneda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Miguel 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 Thomas Miguel Castaneda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 459 Original Medicare patients and 749 services for Thomas Miguel Castaneda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas Miguel Castaneda's NPI number?
- 1417489808. 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 Thomas Miguel 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 | 459 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 749 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)297 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)118 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)50 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety41%
- Depression35%
Hospitals where Thomas Miguel Castaneda works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Miguel Castaneda 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330222
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas Miguel Castaneda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 211 Church StSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 583‑8343
- 47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑5633
- 6 Medical Park DrMalta, NY 12020 (518) 289‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Miguel Castaneda as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group
- Saratoga Hospital356 clinicians in the group
- Healthcare Partners of Saratoga Ltd71 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Saratoga Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saratoga Springs, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Medical College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417489808 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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