Summary

Dr. Luciano Castaneda is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Castaneda has developed extensive expertise in caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Castaneda is affiliated with Olive View UCLA Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. His clinical focus includes treating patients with high blood pressure emergencies and managing hypertension in both adult and pediatric populations. He performs various diagnostic procedures including blood work and chemistry panels, and has experience with advanced treatments like therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Luciano Castaneda has 5 locations

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Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Luciano Castaneda

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Luciano Castaneda has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Luciano Castaneda has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. Luciano Castaneda holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Castaneda's NPI number is 1508202078.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Luciano Castaneda accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Luciano Castaneda has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Luciano Castaneda's office located?
Dr. Luciano Castaneda's office is located at 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
Which hospitals is Dr. Luciano Castaneda affiliated with?
Dr. Luciano Castaneda is affiliated with Olive View Ucla Medical Center.
Does Dr. Luciano Castaneda accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Luciano Castaneda accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Luciano Castaneda accepting new patients?
Dr. Luciano Castaneda has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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