Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Deborah Castaneda, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6815 NOBLE AVE, Van Nuys, CA 91405
8189016600
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1508099318 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Castaneda

Dr. Deborah Castaneda is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Castaneda performed 2,822 Medicare services across 1,690 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Castaneda received a total of $5,122 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Castaneda is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in CA $5,122 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,822
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,690
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
 604 $1 $10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 570 $105 $858
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
 432 $30 $169
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 351 $75 $508
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
 238 $31 $174
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 228 $135 $1,085
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
 122 $40 $320
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion.
 67 $62 $304
X-ray of foot, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints.
 64 $24 $161
X-ray of ankle, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
 40 $30 $170
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
 31 $46 $427
Short leg cast application
Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing.
 31 $68 $560
Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies
Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient.
 26 $37 $472
X-ray of toe, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the toe using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 18 $26 $168
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,122
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $732/year across 7 years
Top 41% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
97
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,122 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,166
2023
$1,620
2022
$504
2021
$58
2020
$159
2019
$522
2018
$94

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$2,106
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$31
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$3,987
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$226
Paragon 28, Inc.
$212
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$188
Micromed Inc
$135
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$80
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$60
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$52
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$48
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$31
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$29
Bioventus LLC
$25
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$14
Innovation Technologies Inc
$13
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$12
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · DART-FIRE · Exogen · Gorilla · HARVEST BMAC · HOFFMANN · HYALGAN · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · Hymovis · INBONE · INFINITY · INFINITY ADAPTIS · Irrisept · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · ORTHOLOC · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PROMO · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Panta 2 · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SALVATION · Salto Talaris
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
435
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Castaneda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Castaneda experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Castaneda performed 604 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Castaneda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Castaneda received a total of $5,122 from 16 companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Castaneda's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Van Nuys?
Dr. Castaneda's average Medicare payment per service is $55. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Castaneda) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →