ARACELI BARUIZ CASTANARES M.D.
NPI 1356423669
Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, CA

Q: What is Araceli Castanares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Araceli Castanares is 1356423669. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Q: What is Araceli Castanares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

507 W COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 328-7070(661) 328-8807 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Nov 5, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Araceli Baruiz Castanares M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ARACELI BARUIZ CASTANARES M.D. (NPI 1356423669) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A53492) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356423669

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameARACELI BARUIZ CASTANARESCredential: M.D.

Location Address507 W COLUMBUS STBakersfield, CA 93301-1263

Mailing Address507 W Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93301-1263 · (661) 328-7070 · Fax (661) 328-8807

Phone(661) 328-7070

Fax(661) 328-8807

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1356423669 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A53492

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

507 W COLUMBUS ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid00A534920CA

Other110190540CA · Railroad Medicare

Other00A534920CA · Blue Shield

Other1939557CA · First Health

OtherA53492CA · Blue Cross

OtherK7G248CA · Blue Cross Medical

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Araceli Baruiz Castanares M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2567658545

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141007000179

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

171 services77 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

171 services87 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

14 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93301 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$135.05 typical visit price

range $59.26 – $178.09

Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$104.09 typical visit price

range $19.34 – $145.64

Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

7 suppliers14 claims42 services$5.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KERN INTEGRITY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Internal Medicine

507 W COLUMBUS ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Kern County (661) 328-7070

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Araceli Castanares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Araceli Castanares is 1356423669. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Araceli Castanares located?

Araceli Castanares practices at 507 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 328-7070.

What is Araceli Castanares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Araceli Castanares enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Araceli Castanares is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Araceli Castanares was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.