Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Five Points Eyecare Pllc and his current practice location is 4101 Us Highway 77, Suite B-3, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 241-9357.

Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6575TG) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063690329.

Contact Information

Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr, OD
4101 Us Highway 77, Suite B-3,
Corpus Christi, TX 78410-4542
(361) 241-9357
(361) 241-4461



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location4101 Us Highway 77, Corpus Christi, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063690329
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163579343
  • Enrollment ID: I20090403000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063690329NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6575TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Five Points Eyecare Pllc41839561542

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Provider TypePractitioner - Optometry
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PECOS PAC ID: 2466509740
Enrollment ID: I20090403000158

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Provider NameFive Points Eyecare Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
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PECOS PAC ID: 4183956154
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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr, OD
4101 Us Highway 77, Suite B-3,
Corpus Christi, TX 78410-4542

Ph: (361) 241-9357
Dr Alfredo Verastegui Castaneda Jr, OD
4101 Us Highway 77, Suite B-3,
Corpus Christi, TX 78410-4542

Ph: (361) 241-9357

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Practice Location: 5488 S Padre Island Dr, Ste 2042, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4242 South Alameda, Suite #18, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: 361-985-9000    Fax: 361-985-9002
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5431 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-854-1833    Fax: 361-852-1210
Vaughn P Witt,
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4101 Us Highway 77, Ste B3, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Phone: 361-241-9357    Fax: 361-241-4461
Dr. William Allen Crisp, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4101 Us Highway 77, Ste B3, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
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