DR. HECTOR J CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1528211372
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Albuquerque, NM

Q: What is Hector Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Castro is 1528211372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2008.

Q: What is Hector Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Castro was last updated on April 21, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since October 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3821 MASTHEAD ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109(505) 998-7400(505) 998-7741 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Hector J Castro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR J CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1528211372) is an individual nephrology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2012-0572) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528211372

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR J CASTROCredential: M.D.

Location Address3821 MASTHEAD ST NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109-4679

Mailing Address3821 Masthead St NeAlbuquerque, NM 87109-4679 · (505) 998-7400 · Fax (505) 998-7741

Phone(505) 998-7400

Fax(505) 998-7741

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2016

✔ NPI 1528211372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2012-0572

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

3821 MASTHEAD ST NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Other Identifiers 3

OtherMD2012-0572NM · Medical License

Medicare PINNMA102904NM

Medicaid79622046NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and more.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

Dr. Hector J 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 ID9830348234

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120928000236

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 10

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.

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.

196 services121 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

148 services24 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

138 services69 patients

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.

98 services65 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

80 services42 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

40 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Lovelace Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number320009

Location601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services

Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number320018

Location2450 South Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number320021

Location1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Plains Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clovis, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number320022

Location2100 N Martin Luther King, Jr, BlvdClovis, NM 88101 · Curry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mountain View Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number320085

Location4311 East Lohman AvenueLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87109 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

$126.21 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation

For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.

79%191 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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

43%51 patients2/55-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.

76%1,910 patients2/55-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.

89%390 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Generated Health Data

Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.

36%186 patients

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…

97%186 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

100%292 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%

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…

99%468 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 254 patients

Patients tobacco: 95% · 254 patients

88%24 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…

97%186 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Request/Accept Summary of Care

4%165 patients1/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…

76%186 patients5/55-star benchmark: 75%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 292 patients

1%292 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download and Transmit (VDT)

During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.

4%186 patients

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers38 claims2,280 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers12 claims1,800 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers34 claims3,240 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier11 claims660 services$1.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers49 claims49 services$18.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers41 claims57 services$11.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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