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FRANCHESKA ADELA CASTRO MD
NPI 1023513090
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 29, 2018PECOS Enrolled
200 LOTHROP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-3429 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2026, Apr 29, 2022, Mar 29, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Francheska Adela Castro Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FRANCHESKA ADELA CASTRO MD (NPI 1023513090) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD491023) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023513090
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCHESKA ADELA CASTROCredential: MD
Location Address200 LOTHROP STPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536 · (412) 647-3429
Phone(412) 647-3429
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1023513090 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD491023
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME150434 (FL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Francheska Adela Castro Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Francheska Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc
715 mi
Internal Medicine
2001 KINGSLEY AVE
Orange Park, FL 32073
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 903 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396795597 (954) 377-2909

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
56 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
26 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHELSIE DAHL
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5909
OTHMAN MOHAMED-ASEM ABDUL-MALAK
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAITLEN MORGAN
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
UTPAL JHA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 530-6274
RACHEL IVY FRICK
Occupational Therapist
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6017
ARTUR ZGUROV MD
Neurological Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAREN KAIJIE XU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
SAM ALLEN MICHELHAUGH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 770-4949

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Francheska Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francheska Castro is 1023513090. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2018.

Where is Francheska Castro located?

Francheska Castro practices at 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-3429.

What is Francheska Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Francheska Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francheska Castro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Francheska Castro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francheska Castro reassigns Medicare benefits to Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc (Orange Park, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Francheska Castro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francheska Castro accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Francheska Castro as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francheska Castro was last updated on October 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.