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MICHAEL P CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1306834338
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since October 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
10001 VENICE BLVD APT 402, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034(808) 445-4085(866) 438-4310 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Michael P Castro M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL P CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1306834338) is an individual medical oncology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (144118) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306834338
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL P CASTROCredential: M.D.
Location Address10001 VENICE BLVD APT 402Los Angeles, CA 90034-7439
Mailing Address8900 Wilshire BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211-1958 · (310) 432-8900 · Fax (310) 432-8901
Phone(808) 445-4085
Fax(866) 438-4310
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 2016
✔ NPI 1306834338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 144118✔ Licensed in HI · 15323✔ Licensed in NY · 174662
Definition

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

10001 VENICE BLVD APT 402, Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid01251532NY
Medicare UPINE95286NY
Medicare PINCC6356
Medicare UPINE95286

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

Michael P 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 ID941399737
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170307001896
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 17

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.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
126 services45 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
115 services45 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
108 services38 patients
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level 83615
A Lactate Dehydrogenase level test measures the amount of this enzyme in your body. It's often done when tissue damage is suspected, as high levels can indicate issues like heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, or blood disorders. This test helps in diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
85 services38 patients
Phosphate level 84100
A phosphate level test measures the amount of phosphate in your blood. Phosphate is a chemical that contains the mineral phosphorus, crucial for energy production, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. Imbalances may indicate kidney disease or other health issues.
82 services39 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
79 services39 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90034 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

76.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.38
Improvement Activities40
Cost32.39

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
93%28 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%1,903 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%1,398 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
93%42 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%180 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified
96%632 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%343 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%340 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
92%343 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%343 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Michael Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Castro is 1306834338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2005.

Where is Michael Castro located?

Michael Castro practices at 10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402, Los Angeles, CA 90034. The listed phone number is (808) 445-4085.

What is Michael Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Michael Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Castro was last updated on December 12, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.