Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Valparaiso, FL

Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Valparaiso, Florida. He went to Medical College Of Ohio and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 143 S. John Sims Prkwy, Valparaiso, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 729-3300.

Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME97507) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710920897.

Contact Information

Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda, MD
143 S. John Sims Prkwy,
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 729-3300
(850) 729-3100

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thaddaeus R Castaneda
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location143 S. John Sims Prkwy, Valparaiso, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710920897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446154884
  • Enrollment ID: I20070405000159

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710920897NPI-NPPES
2777061 00MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine ME97507 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Twin Cities HospitalNiceville, FLHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEmerald Coast Family Medicine Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093937963
PECOS PAC ID: 1759488133
Enrollment ID: O20070518000472

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda, MD
143 S John Sims Pkwy,
Valparaiso, FL 32580-1271

Ph: (850) 729-3300
Dr Thaddaeus R Castaneda, MD
143 S. John Sims Prkwy,
Valparaiso, FL 32580

Ph: (850) 729-3300

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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