Dr. Fernando De Castro, MD
250 Fountain Ct, Lexington, KY 40509 • +1-747-555-5108
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lexington Percentiles
NPI #1558364976 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across KY Dermatology providers positions Dr. Fernando De Castro, MD in Lexington at +0.57σ (84th city percentile / 85th state percentile, 3,430 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. De Castro (averaging 2.7 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (3162 encounters), paired with 99213 (2883x).
At 250 Fountain Ct (40509), Dr. Fernando De Castro, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 25 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2001), Dr. De Castro coordinates 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 250 Fountain Ct (+1-747-555-5108).
Compared against Lexington, KY Dermatology peers
9,346 annual services across 3,430 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from KY Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 3,162 | 84th | $68 – $94 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 2,883 | 81th | $76 – $105 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 1,767 | 79th | $100 – $138 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 930 | 87th | $141 – $193 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 558 | 81th | $108 – $149 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (62 HCPCS billing breadth) | 45 | 84th | $83 – $120 |
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Dr. Fernando De Castro, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. De Castro National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558364976 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (40509) |
| Dr. De Castro Lexington CMS Volume Rank | 84.00th Pct (9,346 CMS svcs; Z +0.566σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (KY Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lexington, KY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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