Quick answers
- Does Luis Fernandez De Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis Fernandez 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 Luis Fernandez De Castro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 366 Original Medicare patients and 1,428 services for Luis Fernandez De Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis Fernandez De Castro's NPI number?
- 1700046695. 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 Luis Fernandez 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 | 366 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,428 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)274 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)162 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)122 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)120 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis Fernandez De Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 850 S Pine Island Rd, Suite A100Plantation, FL 33324 (954) 741‑5555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis Fernandez De Castro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Physicians of Florida LLP45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Plantation
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plantation, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Physicians of Florida LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700046695 |
| 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