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Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD

(Dr. Fernando R. De Castro, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Surgical Dermatology, Dermatopathology and Dermatological Immunology

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

250 Fountain Court
Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 263-4444

Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD is a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY specializing in surgical dermatology, dermatopathology and dermatological immunology. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION LLC and NEW LEXINGTON CLINIC PSC.

Office Locations

250 Fountain Court
Lexington, KY 40509

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In The News

“"She was covered in tumors, almost like cobblestones," said Dr. Fernando R. de Castro, her dermatologist.”—"A New Treatment's Tantalizing Promise Brings Heartbreaking Ups and Downs (Published 2012)", New York Times, July 2012

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

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Top 5%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

slide consultation

By Affordability:

second opinions

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD performed more intralesional injection, and slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for second opinions that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

In 2013, Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	323
doctor visit	785
ear procedures	31
eye procedures	12
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
second opinions	228
skin procedures	212

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	843
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	105
Less than 65	81

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and second opinions.

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

diagnostic procedures	308
doctor visit	739
ear procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243
second opinions	168
skin procedures	243

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	300

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	82
Less than 65	53

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

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

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

diagnostic procedures	258
doctor visit	898
ear procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	311
second opinions	187
skin procedures	311

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	784
Female	720

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1476
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	542
85 and over	190
Less than 65	102

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

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

diagnostic procedures	340
doctor visit	1058
ear procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	344
second opinions	208
skin procedures	344

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	854
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	126
Less than 65	58

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

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

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

diagnostic procedures	217
doctor visit	1067
ear procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	352
second opinions	211
skin procedures	352

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	122
Less than 65	42

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

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

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

diagnostic procedures	217
doctor visit	1102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	352
second opinions	196
skin procedures	352

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	117
Less than 65	41

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and second opinions.

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

doctor visit	1118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	317
second opinions	155
skin procedures	317

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	807
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	100
Less than 65	35

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, second opinions and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	995
ear procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	463
second opinions	84
skin procedures	463

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	93
Less than 65	30

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

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and second opinions.

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

doctor visit	924
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	453
second opinions	75
skin procedures	453

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	96
Less than 65	28

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, second opinions and injections.

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

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1130
ear procedures	13
injections	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	453
second opinions	83
skin procedures	453

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	521
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	902
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	124
Less than 65	22

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

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, second opinions and injections.

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

doctor visit	1128
injections	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	607
second opinions	70
skin procedures	607

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	813
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	123
Less than 65	23

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

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Lexington, KY were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

diagnostic procedures	211
doctor visit	994
ear procedures	23
eye procedures	12
hospital care	11
injections	28
inpatient care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	373
second opinions	151
skin procedures	373

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	799
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	315
85 and over	116
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	412

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Fernando Ramon De Castro, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Baptist Health

KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION LLC

NEW LEXINGTON CLINIC PSC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$80 Tremfya $80
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$70 BIDIL $70

**Types of Payments**
Education	$80
Food and Beverage	$70

Biography

Dr. Fernando De Castro is a specialist in dermatological immunology, dermatopathology, and surgical dermatology in Lexington, KY. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Mayo Clinic for residency.

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