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- 1122 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
About Dr. Castaneda
Patricia M. Castaneda, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in dermatology. Patricia trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. Patricia is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology. Medicare claims data shows Patricia provided 3,666 services to 2,660 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure, and pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity. This provider record is associated with NPI 1073807137.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (210) 342-6488
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1122 AUSTIN HWY
San Antonio, TX 78209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,666 services · 2,660 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
3,072 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
183 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
169 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
147 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred material requiring preparation of slides | Lab test | 88323 |
24 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2011 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Patricia M. Castaneda specialize in?
Patricia M. Castaneda is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Patricia M. Castaneda located?
Patricia M. Castaneda is listed at 1122 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Patricia M. Castaneda's phone number?
The number on file is (210) 342-6488. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Patricia M. Castaneda?
Patricia M. Castaneda's National Provider Identifier is 1073807137. 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 Patricia M. Castaneda train?
Patricia M. Castaneda attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Patricia M. Castaneda have?
Patricia M. Castaneda has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Patricia M. Castaneda do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Patricia M. Castaneda the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Patricia M. Castaneda's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patricia M. Castaneda. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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