LUIS N GONZALEZ CASTRO MD, PHD
NPI 1174936165
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Boston, MA

Active since June 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-2865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Luis N Gonzalez Castro Md, Phd NPPES

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

LUIS N GONZALEZ CASTRO MD, PHD (NPI 1174936165) is an individual neurology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (270890) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174936165
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameLUIS N GONZALEZ CASTROCredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREETBoston, MA 02114
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · (617) 726-2865
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1174936165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 270890
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 02114

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Luis N Gonzalez Castro Md, Phd 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 ID9739307299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200603000365
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Luis Gonzalez Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,026 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
44 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220119
Location1153 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02130 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Pediatrics
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Orthopaedic Surgery
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Luis Gonzalez Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Gonzalez Castro is 1174936165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2014.

Where is Luis Gonzalez Castro located?

Luis Gonzalez Castro practices at Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-2865.

What is Luis Gonzalez Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Luis Gonzalez Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Gonzalez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Luis Gonzalez Castro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luis Gonzalez Castro reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each 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 Luis Gonzalez Castro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Luis Gonzalez Castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luis Gonzalez Castro is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Gonzalez Castro was last updated on August 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.