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Rheumatology

Hernan P. Castro-Rueda, MD

Works at hospitals in Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

Hernan P. Castro-Rueda, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. NPI 1720162092. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hernan P. Castro-Rueda, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
MaleGender (as listed)
Providence Medical FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Hernan P. Castro-Rueda work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Hernan P. Castro-Rueda at 1 hospital: Providence Mission Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Hernan P. Castro-Rueda see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Fullerton, CA and Mission Viejo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Hernan P. Castro-Rueda's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Hernan P. Castro-Rueda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hernan P. Castro-Rueda accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Hernan P. Castro-Rueda offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Hernan P. Castro-Rueda offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Hernan P. Castro-Rueda?
(714) 992-5350, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Hernan P. Castro-Rueda's NPI number?
1720162092. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Hernan P. Castro-Rueda works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hernan P. Castro-Rueda at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hernan P. Castro-Rueda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hernan P. Castro-Rueda as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720162092
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians