Dr. Carole A Casteen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carole A Casteen, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Bakersfield, California. She attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Carole A Casteen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carole A Casteen M.D., Inc. Dr. Carole A Casteen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (661) 663-9090 to request Dr. Carole A Casteen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1026 Calloway Dr
Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93312-6337

Phone 1: (661) 663-9090

Fax: (661) 869-2003


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carole A Casteen
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1557383510
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
  • Optometry

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Carole A Casteen attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407891393
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Carole A Casteen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carole A Casteen has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.


Medical Group Practice

  • Carole A Casteen M.D., Inc


Practice Locations

1026 Calloway Dr
Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93312-6337

Phone: (661) 663-9090
Fax: (661) 869-2003
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, April 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Carole A Casteen [NPI: 1407891393]Ophthalmology, Optometry