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CHRISTOPHER CASTANEDA M.D.
NPI 1528454204
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in El Paso, TX

Active since April 09, 2015PECOS Enrolled
4615 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-5850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2021, Oct 10, 2018, Aug 6, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher Castaneda M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER CASTANEDA M.D. (NPI 1528454204) is an individual psychiatry provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (S1994) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528454204
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CASTANEDACredential: M.D.
Location Address4615 ALAMEDA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2702
Mailing Address1000 W Carson St, Box 8Torrance, CA 90502-2004
Phone(915) 215-5850
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1528454204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S1994✔ Licensed in CA · A144155
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License A144155 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4615 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11000 W Carson St, Box 8Torrance, CA 90502 · Phone (310) 222-5159
Location 24411 E Kings Canyon RdFresno, CA 93702-3604 · Phone (559) 453-1008

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Castaneda M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Castaneda reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Same address
Neurology
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548389554 (915) 545-6830
Health And Human Services Commission
Same address
Psychologist
4615 ALAMEDA AVENUE
El Paso, TX 79905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346353232 (915) 532-2202

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 534-5316
DR. THEREASA EILENE ABRAMS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5850
ERIKA ABIGAIL PEREDA PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5850
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Psychologist
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6230
DR. IVETTE GONZALEZ-DIAZ MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5850
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS MANCHA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 532-2202
SALVADOR F AGUIRRE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6831
PETER M THOMPSON MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4615 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5850

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 Christopher Castaneda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Castaneda is 1528454204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2015.

Where is Christopher Castaneda located?

Christopher Castaneda practices at 4615 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-5850.

What is Christopher Castaneda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christopher Castaneda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Castaneda is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Castaneda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Castaneda reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (El Paso, TX) and Health And Human Services Commission (El Paso, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Castaneda's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Castaneda accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and WellPoint list Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Castaneda was last updated on August 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.