Overview
Nicandro Castaneda is an Internal Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicandro Castaneda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicandro Castaneda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicandro Castaneda by calling their office at 805-739-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicandro Castaneda a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicandro Castaneda is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nicandro Castaneda specialize in?
While Dr. Nicandro Castaneda is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Nicandro Castaneda accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicandro Castaneda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-739-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- EndoscopyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Liver FailureDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.

