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WALTER ARMANDO CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1558566794
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Hershey, PA

Active since June 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-5338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Walter Armando Castro M.d. NPPES

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

WALTER ARMANDO CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1558566794) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD479868) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558566794
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameWALTER ARMANDO CASTROCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address101 Eucalyptus St, Apt. 2108Lake Jackson, TX 77566-4652 · (832) 248-5753
Phone(717) 531-5338
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1558566794 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD479868✔ Licensed in AZ · 48498
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Also ListedPediatrics · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 2080S0012X · License 48498 (AZ)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Walter Armando Castro-elias M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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)

Walter Armando Castro M.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.

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Walter Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Castro is 1558566794. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007. The provider is also known as Walter Armando Castro-Elias M.D..

Where is Walter Castro located?

Walter Castro practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-5338.

What is Walter Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Walter Castro enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Walter Castro accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Walter 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 Walter Castro was last updated on December 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.