Quick answers
- Does Fernando De Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando De Castro 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 Fernando De Castro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,430 Original Medicare patients and 9,346 services for Fernando De Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fernando De Castro's NPI number?
- 1558364976. 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 Fernando De Castro, 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 | 3,430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,346 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,860 services
- Test for allergy using skin patch (95044)932 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)751 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)666 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)310 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Fernando De Castro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando De Castro 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.
- Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180103
Practice locations
Addresses where Fernando De Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1138 Lexington Rd, Suite 290Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 863‑0721
- 1207 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4000
- 1221 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4000
- 1225 S Broadway, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4568
- 250 Fountain CtLexington, KY 40509 (859) 263‑4444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fernando De Castro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Lexington Clinic PSC332 clinicians in the group
- PT Pros, Inc263 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Lexington Clinic PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558364976 |
| 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