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NICOLE CASTRO
NPI 1326524976
Family Medicine in Freehold, NJ

Active since July 17, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
597 PARK AVE STE A, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728(732) 252-1648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2022, Jun 22, 2021, Jul 17, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nicole Castro NPPES

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

NICOLE CASTRO (NPI 1326524976) is an individual family medicine provider in Freehold, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11045700) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326524976
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE CASTRO
Location Address597 PARK AVE STE AFreehold, NJ 07728-2590
Mailing Address597 Park Ave Ste AFreehold, NJ 07728-2590 · (732) 252-1648
Phone(732) 252-1648
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1326524976 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11045700
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
597 PARK AVE STE A, Freehold, NJ 07728
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

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

Nicole Castro 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 ID1456752930
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210622003739
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Centrastate Medical Center, Inc
2.4 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
901 W MAIN ST, BUSINESS OFFICE
Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295718450 (732) 294-7010
Rutgers Health-Rwj Pediatric Critical Care
19 mi
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 492 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164510400 (732) 235-7900
Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
3 EXECUTIVE DR, STE 400
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,557 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912510041 (732) 867-9618
Nj Acute Care Specialists Professional Corporation
35 mi
Hospitalist
300 CENTRAL AVE
East Orange, NJ 07018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073805917 (973) 672-8400
Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC
36 mi
Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760095806 (888) 724-7123

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
84 services24 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.
25 services25 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centrastate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Freehold, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310111
Location901 West Main StreetFreehold, NJ 07728 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07728 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
$94.90 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$107.94 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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 3

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

NOUR BASSAM ISIS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
597 PARK AVE STE A
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
Monmouth County (732) 294-4009
MILLIE MOHAN MD MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
597 PARK AVE STE A
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
Monmouth County (732) 294-2540
RACHELLE VALMONT CHARLES MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
597 PARK AVE STE A
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
Monmouth County (732) 294-4009

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 Nicole Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Castro is 1326524976. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2018.

Where is Nicole Castro located?

Nicole Castro practices at 597 Park Ave Ste A, Freehold, NJ 07728. The listed phone number is (732) 252-1648.

What is Nicole Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Nicole Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole 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 Nicole Castro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Castro reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Centrastate Medical Center, Inc (Freehold, NJ), Rutgers Health-Rwj Pediatric Critical Care (New Brunswick, NJ), Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC (Somerset, NJ), Nj Acute Care Specialists Professional Corporation (East Orange, NJ) and Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ). 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 Nicole Castro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Castro accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Nicole 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 Nicole Castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Castro is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Centrastate Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Castro was last updated on February 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.