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Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

146 East Hospital Drive Suite 550
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 936-7410

Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD is a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC specializing in adult rheumatology. Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD is affiliated with HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

146 East Hospital Drive Suite 550
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 936-7410

(803) 936-7412

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2013 were injections, aspiration, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	180
doctor visit	1037
hospital care	16
injections	232
inpatient care	16
pain management	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	28
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2014 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
blood draw	177
doctor visit	406
injections	28
musculoskeletal imaging	16
X-rays	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2015 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	85
blood draw	209
chemotherapy	85
doctor visit	583
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	28
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2016 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	110
blood draw	323
chemotherapy	110
doctor visit	720
injections	60
minimally invasive procedures	110
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2017 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	152
blood draw	325
chemotherapy	152
doctor visit	737
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	152
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	22
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2018 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	167
blood draw	309
chemotherapy	167
doctor visit	793
injections	68
minimally invasive procedures	167
musculoskeletal imaging	29
X-rays	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	110
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2019 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	160
blood draw	278
chemotherapy	160
doctor visit	848
hospital care	16
injections	66
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	160
musculoskeletal imaging	11
X-rays	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	122
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	33
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2020 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	158
blood draw	300
chemotherapy	158
doctor visit	737
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	158

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	126
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	30
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2021 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	144
blood draw	287
chemotherapy	144
doctor visit	671
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	191

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	96
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	21
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2022 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	110
blood draw	293
chemotherapy	110
doctor visit	575
injections	34
minimally invasive procedures	184

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	21
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC during 2023 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	87
blood draw	264
chemotherapy	87
doctor visit	626
injections	60
minimally invasive procedures	170

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	15
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated as a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

aspiration	62
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	130
blood draw	276
chemotherapy	130
doctor visit	703
hospital care	16
injections	66
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	153
musculoskeletal imaging	18
pain management	28
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Female	327
Male	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	91
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	306
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	93
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,835 STELARA $1,489	SIMPONI ARIA $710	REMICADE $325	Tremfya $199	SIMPONI $112
Pfizer Inc.	$1,922 XELJANZ $1,441	INFLECTRA $218	LYRICA $134	PAXLOVID $53	EMBEDA $52	Other $24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$1,813 Colcrys $1,788	Uloric $25
Amgen Inc.	$1,770 Prolia $924	Enbrel $464	Tavneos $193	Otezla $122	AVSOLA $24	Other $43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,240 ORENCIA $1,140	$100
Other	$9,880 Humira $1,113	Actemra $798	Rasuvo $677	BENLYSTA $676	COSENTYX $608	Other $6,008

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,036
Consulting Fee	$2,135
Education	$288

Biography

Dr. Fernando Castro works as an adult rheumatology specialist in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Castro obtained a license to practice in Missouri.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro, MD From 2013 - 2023

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