Carole Ann Casteen, M.D.
NPI 1407891393ActiveIndividual· Ophthalmology· Bakersfield, CA
Ophthalmology (M.D.) in Bakersfield, California, trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1982). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $25,995 for 647 claims, against $1,037 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1407891393 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Jun 17, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 27, 2023 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology Primary | 207W00000X | G50991 | CA |
| Technician/Technologist, Ophthalmic | 156FX1100X | — | — |
| Technician/Technologist, Optician | 156FX1800X | — | — |
| Specialist | 174400000X | G50991 | CA |
| Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 332B00000X | — | — |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Ophthalmology (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 16 across 6 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $1,037 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 647 · 1,161 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 218 |
| Total drug cost | $25,995 |
| Generic share | 78% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Medicare specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Secondary specialties | Optometry |
Medical group
- Southern California Permanente Medical GroupRedlands, CA · 11,293 clinicians
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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