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PAULA CASTANO M.D.
NPI 1225067234
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology in New York, NY

Active since July 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 305-9368 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Paula Castano M.d. NPPES

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

PAULA CASTANO M.D. (NPI 1225067234) is an individual gynecology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (228447-1) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225067234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VG0400X
Provider Legal NamePAULA CASTANOCredential: M.D.
Location Address161 FORT WASHINGTON AVENew York, NY 10032-3729
Mailing Address622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032-3720
Phone(212) 305-9368
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1225067234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VG0400X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 228447-1
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, New York, NY 10032
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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

Paula Castano 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 ID8022002393
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040409000540
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

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10032 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

MAUREEN LICURSI CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 305-2466
BARBARA THERESE ROBBINS APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, ROOM 661
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 342-0886
VARSHA JOHN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 305-5221
MICHELLE BENGAL PA
Physician Assistant
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (818) 614-2424
DR. NICOLA CORVAJA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 342-3616
RACHEL CONYBEARE N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, HERBERT IRVING PAVILION ROOM # 903
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 305-5275
DR. SUNEETA KRISHNAREDDY MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 305-2323
DAVID M WEINER MD
Urology
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE, 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10032
New York County (212) 305-0114

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 Paula Castano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Castano is 1225067234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2006.

Where is Paula Castano located?

Paula Castano practices at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 305-9368.

What is Paula Castano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecology, with taxonomy code 207VG0400X.

Is Paula Castano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Castano 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 Paula Castano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Castano is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Castano was last updated on March 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.