Dr. Pedro Castaneda
Pediatric Medicine in Laredo, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Pedro Castaneda Jr., MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Laredo, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Pedro Castaneda also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. Dr. Pedro Castaneda accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 795-8100 to request Dr. Pedro Castaneda the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Pedro Castaneda Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7416002134 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Pedro Castaneda graduated from medical school in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1609861251
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 3, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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MHI - He 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.
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MOC - He 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. Pedro Castaneda
Medical Licenses
Dr. Pedro Castaneda has been primarily specialized in Adolescent Medicine for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pediatrics / Adolescent Medicine
click for detail Adolescent Medicine A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
| E-1824 | Texas |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Gateway Community Health Center, Inc
| Gateway Community Health Center, Inc | 8 |
Practice Locations
1515 Pappas St
Laredo, TX 78041-1705
Phone: (956) 795-8100
Fax: (956) 718-6294
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
Thursday, April 13, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, December 3, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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