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DR. ARMANDO E CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1154395473
Surgery in Flushing, NY

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
5645 MAIN ST, SUITE W-LL300, FLUSHING, NY 11355(718) 445-0220(718) 393-1167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Armando E Castro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARMANDO E CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1154395473) is an individual surgery provider in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (218424) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ns/lij Hs Southside Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154395473
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARMANDO E CASTROCredential: M.D.
Location Address5645 MAIN ST, SUITE W-LL300Flushing, NY 11355-5045
Mailing Address5645 Main St, Suite W-ll300Flushing, NY 11355-5045 · (718) 445-0220 · Fax (718) 393-1167
Phone(718) 445-0220
Fax(718) 393-1167
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2013
✔ NPI 1154395473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 218424
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
5645 MAIN ST, Flushing, NY 11355
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PING400000807NY
Medicaid02442762NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Armando E Castro M.d. 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 ID5890687446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040327000255
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Shore, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330043
Location301 East Main StreetBay Shore, NY 11706 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11355 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.92
Promoting Interoperability91.67
Improvement Activities40

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.

ANA M GHELECHKHANI PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2608
PEDRO XAVIER PALACIOS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1000
DR. OSCAR ROLDAN
Anesthesiology
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (646) 962-9930
ALEXIS TORRES RODRIGUEZ
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1507
DR. BRENT HOCHSTEIN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
DR. PRINCIE NANDINI ROY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
ERIC CHROSTOWSKI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
PETER JAESUNG JO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (917) 340-4637

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 Armando Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Armando Castro is 1154395473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Armando Castro located?

Armando Castro practices at 5645 Main St Suite W-Ll300, Flushing, NY 11355. The listed phone number is (718) 445-0220.

What is Armando Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Armando Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Armando Castro 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.

Is Armando Castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Armando Castro is affiliated with Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Armando Castro was last updated on July 31, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.