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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1609262070
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Podiatrist in Oakland, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
139
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Francesca Castellucci-Garza filed 139 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Oakland, California.
- 139
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Francesca Castellucci-Garza's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
139 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Francesca Castellucci-Garza?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
139 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Francesca Castellucci-Garza appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider at 3600 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA, 94611, with a listed phone of (510) 752-1231. NPI 1609262070 was issued on 04/12/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 139 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.2%.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609262070 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/12/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Francesca Castellucci-Garza bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
Walnut Creek, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Francesca Castellucci-Garza. To verify Francesca Castellucci-Garza's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
139
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 141
- Total Day Supply
- 1,727
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 67 (48.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Francesca Castellucci-Garza prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
40 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
19 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
16 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
16 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 12
Oxycodone Hcl
12 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
11 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 11
Tramadol Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 19 |
| Ibuprofen | 16 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Francesca Castellucci-Garza fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Francesca Castellucci-Garza's 139 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Castellucci-Garza.
Dr. Craig Aaronson
D.P.M.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Edgar Abbes
DPM
Lakewood, CA
Dr. David Abdoo
DPM
Salinas, CA
Dr. Richard Abe
DPM
San Jose, CA
Dr. Lawrence Abend
DPM
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francesca Castellucci-Garza's specialty? ▼
Francesca Castellucci-Garza specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Oakland, California.
How much does Francesca Castellucci-Garza prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Francesca Castellucci-Garza wrote 139 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is Francesca Castellucci-Garza located? ▼
Francesca Castellucci-Garza is located at 3600 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA, 94611. Phone: (510) 752-1231.
What is Francesca Castellucci-Garza's NPI number? ▼
Francesca Castellucci-Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609262070, issued on 04/12/2015.
Does Francesca Castellucci-Garza prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Francesca Castellucci-Garza had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.2%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francesca Castellucci-Garza prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francesca Castellucci-Garza's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Diclofenac Sodium, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francesca Castellucci-Garza accept Medicare? ▼
Francesca Castellucci-Garza appears in CMS Medicare data with 139 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francesca Castellucci-Garza's credentials? ▼
Francesca Castellucci-Garza's NPI is 1609262070. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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