DR. DANIEL ANTHONY CASTRO MD
NPI 1407201361
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since April 28, 2016

Contact Information

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (832) 824-1065

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DANIEL CASTRO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Daniel Castro, a pediatrician established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric emergency medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407201361 assigned on April 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0204X with license number S6369 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1407201361
Provider Name
DR. DANIEL ANTHONY CASTRO MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1 BAYLOR PLZ HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(832) 824-1065
Mailing Address
1 BAYLOR PLZ HOUSTON, TX 77030
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-28-2016
Last Update Date
12-01-2023
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A pediatrician like Daniel Castro is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080P0204X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
S6369
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

S6369 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BSW Diabetes Care Gold HMO 014 - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 001 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 004 - HMO
  • BSW Elite Gold HMO 012 - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 003 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 008 - HMO
  • BSW Prime Silver HMO 005 - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006 - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) - HMO
  • BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 - HMO
  • Moda Select Alaska Bronze 6500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Bronze HDHP 5500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Bronze - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Gold - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Silver - PPO
  • Moda Select Texas Bronze 8700 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
  • Moda Select Texas Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
  • Moda Select Texas Standard Bronze - EPO
  • Moda Select Texas Standard Gold - EPO
  • Moda Select Texas Standard Silver - EPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
  • Gold Classic - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Elite - EPO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
  • Sendero Health Austin512 Silver / $40 PCP / $75 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs / $0 Deductible - HMO
  • Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Hill Country Gold / $30 PCP / $60 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Original Silver / $20 PCP + 2 $0 PCP Visits / $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist - HMO
  • Sendero Health Real Gold / $350 Deductible - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Daniel Castro is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1407201361, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 2 → 4 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 49

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 49 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1407201361.

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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1 BAYLOR PLZ, MS:BCM187
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Pediatrics
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Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
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Nurse Practitioner
1 BAYLOR PLZ, MAILSTOP BCM-185
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Pediatrics
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1 BAYLOR PLZ, MS 350
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Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Pediatrics
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Pathology (Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician)
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Physician Assistant
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Physiological Laboratory
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407201361, enumerated as an "individual" on April 28, 2016.

The provider is located at 1 BAYLOR PLZ HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (832) 824-1065.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0204X and a focus in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Moda Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.