Overview
Nicandro Castaneda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California.
Dr. Castaneda is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.
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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
Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
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Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicandro G. Castaneda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicandro G. Castaneda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicandro G. 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 G. Castaneda a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicandro G. Castaneda is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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 G. Castaneda specialize in?
While Dr. Nicandro G. Castaneda is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Sepsis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Nicandro G. Castaneda accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicandro G. 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Castaneda isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Castaneda isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- SepsisDr. Castaneda isAdvanced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bone GraftDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- CellulitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- EndoscopyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- GangreneDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart AttackDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Liver FailureDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- LymphangitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- NecrosisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PemphigusDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus.
- Pemphigus VulgarisDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus Vulgaris.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- StrokeDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- UreteroscopyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- VertebroplastyDr. Castaneda isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.

