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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
NPI 1154344356
Pharmacy - Specialty Pharmacy in San Francisco, CA

Active since July 26, 2006
518A CASTRO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114(415) 255-2720(866) 283-4863 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2025, Apr 22, 2024, Jul 26, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Aids Healthcare Foundation NPPES

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

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (NPI 1154344356), doing business as Castro Pharmacy, is a healthcare organization registered as a specialty pharmacy in San Francisco, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Kenneth Scott Carruthers, Chief Of Pharmacy, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154344356
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336S0011X
Legal Business NameAIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Location Address518A CASTRO STSan Francisco, CA 94114-2512
Mailing Address18421 S Main StGardena, CA 90248-4609 · (310) 999-6089 · Fax (833) 261-3712
Phone(415) 255-2720
Fax(866) 283-4863
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKenneth Scott CarruthersChief Of Pharmacy · (323) 860-5200
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1154344356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Specialty PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336S0011X
Definition
A pharmacy that dispenses generally low volume and high cost medicinal preparations to patients who are undergoing intensive therapies for illnesses that are generally chronic, complex and potentially life threatening. Often these therapies require specialized delivery and administration.
Also ListedPharmacyTaxonomy 333600000X
Also ListedPharmacy · Clinic PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0002X
Also ListedPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0003X · License PHY53727 (CA)
518A CASTRO ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCastro Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 3

Other2005208Pk
Medicaid1154344356CA
Other59393CA · Ca Bop

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Aids Healthcare Foundation is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20170510000738DME · PharmacyDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Clinic/Center
518A CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
San Francisco County (415) 552-2814
AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
518A CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
San Francisco County (415) 552-2814
DR. GREGORY P MELCHER MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
518A CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
San Francisco County (415) 552-2814
DR. EMANUEL N VERGIS MD
Internal Medicine
518A CASTRO ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
San Francisco County (415) 552-2814

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 Aids Healthcare Foundation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aids Healthcare Foundation is 1154344356. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Castro Pharmacy.

Where is Aids Healthcare Foundation located?

Aids Healthcare Foundation is located at 518A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114. The listed phone number is (415) 255-2720.

What is Aids Healthcare Foundation's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Specialty Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336S0011X.

Is Aids Healthcare Foundation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aids Healthcare Foundation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Aids Healthcare Foundation's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (California, Pharmacy) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

What insurance does Aids Healthcare Foundation accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and 45 other insurers list Aids Healthcare Foundation 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 Aids Healthcare Foundation was last updated on December 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.