CESAR CASTILLO MD
NPI 1578735148
Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is Cesar Castillo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cesar Castillo is 1578735148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2008.

Q: What is Cesar Castillo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cesar Castillo was last updated on March 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 March 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 479-6603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Cesar Castillo Md NPPES

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

CESAR CASTILLO MD (NPI 1578735148) is an individual hospitalist provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A100518) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578735148

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCESAR CASTILLOCredential: MD

Location Address1661 SOQUEL DR STE DSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709

Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408

Phone(831) 479-6603

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1578735148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A100518

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A100518 (CA)

1661 SOQUEL DR STE D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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

Cesar Castillo Md 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 ID2163583725

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081202000320

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 6

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 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.

715 services244 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

160 services156 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

149 services147 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.

33 services20 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

28 services19 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.

15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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

$141.77 typical visit price

range $62.97 – $186.69

Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.72 typical visit price

range $21.02 – $153.16

Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)

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 11

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

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