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JAMES WALTER CASTILLO II MD
NPI 1063401776
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Active since October 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5501 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-8677(956) 362-7253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2019, Apr 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Walter Castillo Ii Md NPPES

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

JAMES WALTER CASTILLO II MD (NPI 1063401776) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (M1041) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance, and maintains a secondary practice location in Harlingen.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063401776
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WALTER CASTILLO IICredential: MD
Location Address5501 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539
Mailing AddressPo Box 749Pharr, TX 78577-1614 · (569) 362-3795 · Fax (569) 362-3793
Phone(956) 362-8677
Fax(956) 362-7253
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1063401776 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M1041
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
5501 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550-8348 · Phone (956) 389-6565 · Fax (956) 389-6567

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid177737703TX
Medicaid177737702TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Walter Castillo Ii Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608801998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051005000968
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.

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.

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.
43 services40 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.
43 services23 patients
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.
40 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MR. ADOLFO ARTEAGA APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-8677
HENRIETTA J PEYNADO MSN,RN,FNP-BC,OCN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-3780
DR. AMINADAB GODINA FLORES MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 249-2739
MARIA SOSA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Technologist)
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-7451
SALMAN BANGASH MD
Internal Medicine
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-3575
DR. MATTHEW BRADLEY WATSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (867) 795-6362
ASMA SALIH MOHAMMED TARJMANI
Internal Medicine
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 369-5100
DAY SURGERY AT RENAISSANCE,LLC
Physician Assistant
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 362-3300

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 James Castillo's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Castillo is 1063401776. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Where is James Castillo located?

James Castillo practices at 5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 362-8677.

What is James Castillo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is James Castillo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Castillo is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Castillo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list James Castillo 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.

Is James Castillo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Castillo is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Castillo was last updated on July 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.