LUCIA CASTANEDA NP-C
NPI 1366072928
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Harlingen, TX

Active since January 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1649 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE B11, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 425-1368 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2026, Jan 27, 2020, Jan 23, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lucia Castaneda Np-c NPPES

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

LUCIA CASTANEDA NP-C (NPI 1366072928) is an individual acute care provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (2000691726) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366072928
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameLUCIA CASTANEDACredential: NP-C
Location Address1649 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE B11Harlingen, TX 78550-8910
Mailing Address1649 Treasure Hills Blvd Ste B11Harlingen, TX 78550-8910 · (956) 425-1368
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2026
NPI 1366072928 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in TX · 2000691726
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License AP144792 (TX)
1649 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE B11, Harlingen, TX 78550

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lucia Castaneda Np-c 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 ID3678972544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210526000035
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
97 services92 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
29 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harlingen Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450855
Location5501 South Expressway 77Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1649 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE B11
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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 Lucia Castaneda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucia Castaneda is 1366072928. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2020.

Where is Lucia Castaneda located?

Lucia Castaneda practices at 1649 Treasure Hills Blvd Ste B11, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 425-1368.

What is Lucia Castaneda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Lucia Castaneda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucia Castaneda 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.

What insurance does Lucia Castaneda accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Lucia Castaneda as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lucia Castaneda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucia Castaneda is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC and Harlingen Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucia Castaneda was last updated on April 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.