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IRENE CASTRO PA-C
NPI 1235712860
Physician Assistant in Sunnyside, WA

Active since May 02, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2680 YAKIMA VALLEY HWY STE B, SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944(509) 839-3000(509) 839-1013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2022, Jul 21, 2021, May 2, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Irene Castro Pa-c NPPES

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

IRENE CASTRO PA-C (NPI 1235712860) is an individual physician assistant in Sunnyside, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA61163611) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235712860
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameIRENE CASTROCredential: PA-C
Location Address2680 YAKIMA VALLEY HWY STE BSunnyside, WA 98944-1242
Mailing Address2680 Yakima Valley Hwy Ste BSunnyside, WA 98944-1242 · (509) 839-3000 · Fax (509) 839-1013
Phone(509) 839-3000
Fax(509) 839-1013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1235712860 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · PA61163611
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2680 YAKIMA VALLEY HWY STE B, Sunnyside, WA 98944
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Irene Castro Pa-c 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 ID8325441421
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210727003186
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.

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500036
Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98944 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

KARINA BORGES
Physician Assistant
2680 YAKIMA VALLEY HWY STE B
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 839-3000
YAKIMA VALLEY FARM WORKERS CLINIC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2680 YAKIMA VALLEY HWY STE B
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 839-3000

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 Irene Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irene Castro is 1235712860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2021.

Where is Irene Castro located?

Irene Castro practices at 2680 Yakima Valley Hwy Ste B, Sunnyside, WA 98944. The listed phone number is (509) 839-3000.

What is Irene Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Irene Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irene 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.

What insurance does Irene Castro accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Irene Castro 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 Irene Castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Irene Castro is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irene Castro was last updated on August 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.