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MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C

General Practice Physician in MONTCLAIR, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 301 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$405.23
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MONTCLAIR, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 301 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $405.23 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C filed 6,361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MONTCLAIR, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2007

NPI 1679769897

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,361 121% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Physician share within California

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in MONTCLAIR, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1679769897. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 4451 HOLT BLVD, MONTCLAIR, CA, 91763, with a listed phone of (909) 624-3033. NPI 1679769897 was issued on 09/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTUERA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 301 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $730K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

4451 HOLT BLVD
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763

Provider Details

NPI 1679769897
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$405

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C. To verify MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,361 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

6,361
Total Claims
$730K
Total Drug Cost
301
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,222
Total Day Supply
352,554
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$622K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
57 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 84, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
447
Metformin Hcl
323
Alendronate Sodium
277
Montelukast Sodium
277
Levothyroxine Sodium
226
Gabapentin
212
Omeprazole
204
Amlodipine Besylate
197
Escitalopram Oxalate
172
Losartan Potassium
127

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's 6,361 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASTUERA.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's specialty?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in MONTCLAIR, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C wrote 6,361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $730K in drug costs for 301 beneficiaries.
Where is MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C located?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C is located at 4451 HOLT BLVD, MONTCLAIR, CA, 91763. Phone: (909) 624-3033.
What is MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's NPI number?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679769897, issued on 09/20/2007.
Does MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
Does MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C accept Medicare?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,361 Part D claims and 301 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's credentials?
MIGUEL CASTUERA, PA-C's NPI is 1679769897 with credentials PA-C. 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

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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