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LAUREN CASTANEDA MD
NPI 1740676162
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Active since April 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 777-6435 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2022, Mar 4, 2020, Apr 10, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Lauren Castaneda Md NPPES

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

LAUREN CASTANEDA MD (NPI 1740676162) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01088445A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740676162
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN CASTANEDACredential: MD
Location Address705 RILEY HOSPITAL DRIndianapolis, IN 46202-5109
Mailing AddressPo Box 719094Chicago, IL 60677-9318 · (317) 777-6435 · Fax (317) 777-6644
Phone(317) 777-6435
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1740676162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01088445A
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 01088445A (IN)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License DR0061945 (CO)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1740676162WI
Medicaid1740676162CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lauren Castaneda Md 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 ID547515488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230322000773
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 Lauren Castaneda reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 523 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699561480 (317) 944-5000
University Medical Associates
589 mi
Multi-Specialty
2125 CHARLIE HALL BLVD, SUITE 100
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760413835 (843) 792-1414

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

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.

MOHANNAD MOALLEM M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4779
TIA IMHOFF MCGEE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 312-2204
JOSHUA WAYNE GOLLUB
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4779
NOAH MENAKER DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-3865
DR. ANAS NADER ATA ALJABARI MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (856) 398-9630
TALIA RAE BOOHER MB BCH BAO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-7571
JANET R SHAVER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, RI 1601
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-4842
UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ASSOCIATES
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, ROC - SUITE 4205
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 944-9604

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 Lauren Castaneda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Castaneda is 1740676162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2015.

Where is Lauren Castaneda located?

Lauren Castaneda practices at 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 777-6435.

What is Lauren Castaneda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Lauren Castaneda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lauren Castaneda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Castaneda reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) and University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). 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 Lauren Castaneda's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Castaneda accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Lauren 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 Lauren Castaneda was last updated on February 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.