Provider Profile
Ernest Castaneda, FNP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Ernest Castaneda
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Ernest Castaneda, FNP practices in Kingsville, TX. According to Medicare claims data, Ernest cared for 490 Medicare patients across 2,667 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (361) 221-2461
- Email not available
Practice Locations
907 E FORDYCE AVE
Kingsville, TX 78363
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Seasonal allergies
Allergy & skin
- Hives
Blood disorders
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone & joint
- Osteoporosis
Dermatology
- Head lice
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Eye conditions
- Pink eye
Heart health
- High cholesterol
Hormones & endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Infections
- COVID-19
- Ear infection
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Men's health
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic & weight
- Obesity
Nerve & joint
- Carpal tunnel
Nerve & spine
- Sciatica
Neurological
- Vertigo
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Lower back pain
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
Pain & spine
- Neck pain
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Poison Ivy
Sleep
- Insomnia
Urinary health
- Overactive bladder
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Heavy periods
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
- Rapid flu test
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Hormones & endocrine
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Injections
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
- Minor laceration repair
Neurological care
- Concussion evaluation
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Respiratory care
- Breathing Treatment
Screenings
- TB test
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Tick Removal
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Well-woman exam
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,667 services · 490 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
332 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
1,241 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
500 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
106 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
277 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
54 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
31 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
30 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Kingsville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
- Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories INC
- Clinical Pathology Laboratories, INC.
- Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories INC
- Laboratory Corporation of America
- Laboratory Corporation of America
- Lone Star Pathology PLLC
- Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Common questions
What does Ernest Castaneda specialize in?
Ernest Castaneda is a nurse practitioner in Kingsville, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where is Ernest Castaneda located?
Ernest Castaneda is listed at 907 E Fordyce Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ernest Castaneda's phone number?
The number on file is (361) 221-2461. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ernest Castaneda's NPI number?
Ernest Castaneda's National Provider Identifier is 1295183200. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ernest Castaneda train?
Ernest Castaneda attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ernest Castaneda been practicing?
Ernest Castaneda has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ernest Castaneda do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ernest Castaneda performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ernest Castaneda confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ernest Castaneda. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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