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DR. ELSA I CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1639146954
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Brick, NJ

Active since March 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1623 ROUTE 88 W, BRICK, NJ 08724(732) 458-9666(908) 325-1832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Elsa I Castro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELSA I CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1639146954) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Brick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06951100) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639146954
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELSA I CASTROCredential: M.D.
Location Address1623 ROUTE 88 WBrick, NJ 08724-3048
Mailing AddressPo Box 1719, 1623 Route 88 West Suite ABrick, NJ 08723-1064 · (732) 458-9666 · Fax (732) 458-0840
Phone(732) 458-9666
Fax(908) 325-1832
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1639146954 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06951100
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 25MA06951100 (NJ)
1623 ROUTE 88 W, Brick, NJ 08724
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12 Apple Farm RdRed Bank, NJ 07701-5094 · Phone (732) 671-5659 · Fax (908) 325-1832
Location 21945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753-4859 · Phone (732) 776-2333 · Fax (732) 776-2344

Other Identifiers 2

Other25MA06951100NJ · License
Medicaid8331006NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Elsa I 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Elsa Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Complex Care PC
18 mi
Internal Medicine
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 306 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154379626 (732) 807-0800
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
18 mi
Surgical Critical Care
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215989249 (732) 807-0800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MARIA ANGELA TOBIAS UMALI-PAMINTUAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1623 ROUTE 88 W
BRICK, NJ 08724
Ocean County (732) 458-9666
MRS. STEPHANIE E CHIN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1623 ROUTE 88 W
BRICK, NJ 08724
Ocean County (732) 458-9666
DR. VINCENT ROBERT ZALES M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1623 ROUTE 88 W
BRICK, NJ 08724
Ocean County (732) 458-9666

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 Elsa Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elsa Castro is 1639146954. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2006.

Where is Elsa Castro located?

Elsa Castro practices at 1623 Route 88 W, Brick, NJ 08724. The listed phone number is (732) 458-9666.

What is Elsa Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Elsa Castro enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elsa Castro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elsa Castro reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Complex Care PC (Red Bank, NJ) and Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Elsa Castro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elsa Castro accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Elsa 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 Elsa Castro was last updated on February 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.