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MICHAEL J CASTRO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1558324905
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Springfield, IL

Active since April 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781(217) 788-4960 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Michael J Castro M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL J CASTRO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1558324905) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036127397) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558324905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL J CASTROCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location AddressMEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREETSpringfield, IL 62781-0001
Mailing AddressMemorial Medical Ctr, 701 North 1st StreetSpringfield, IL 62781-0001 · (217) 788-4960
Phone(217) 788-4960
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2015
✔ NPI 1558324905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036127397
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 036127397 (IL)
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, Springfield, IL 62781
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 (PECOS)

Michael J Castro M.d., Ph.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62781 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
$127.46 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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 4

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

MRS. DAWN M LUCASEY P.T.
Physical Therapist (Neurology)
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH FIRST STREET
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Sangamon County (217) 788-3300
DR. CHRISTINE PARADEE PH.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 N. 1ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Sangamon County (217) 788-4180
DR. BRETT A. WURTH M.D.
Anesthesiology
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 N 1ST STREET
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Sangamon County (217) 788-5495
JUNAID BAQAI M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH FIRST STREET
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Sangamon County (732) 439-1968

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 1558324905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2006.

Where is Michael Castro located?

Michael Castro practices at Memorial Medical Ctr 701 North 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62781. The listed phone number is (217) 788-4960.

What is Michael Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Michael Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Castro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Michael Castro accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Michael 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Castro was last updated on January 13, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.