DR. MARIO CASTRO MEDINA MD
NPI 1649750951
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Mario Castro Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Castro Medina is 1649750951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2018. The provider is also known as Mario Castro-Medina.

Q: What is Mario Castro Medina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since August 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

UPMC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH, 4401 PENN AVENUE FACULTY PAVILLION 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224(412) 692-5218(412) 692-5817 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2018, Aug 16, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Mario Castro Medina Md NPPES

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

DR. MARIO CASTRO MEDINA MD (NPI 1649750951) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD465293) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649750951

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIO CASTRO MEDINACredential: MD

Location AddressUPMC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH, 4401 PENN AVENUE FACULTY PAVILLION 5TH FLOORPittsburgh, PA 15224

Mailing AddressUpmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue Faculty Pavillion 5th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15224 · (412) 692-5218 · Fax (412) 692-5817

Phone(412) 692-5218

Fax(412) 692-5817

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1649750951 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD465293

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License MD465293 (PA)

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD465293 (PA)

UPMC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Mario Castro-medina

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Mario Castro Medina 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 ID6901158369

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181012000264

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

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

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

0.5 mi

Pediatrics

4401 PENN AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1225096639 (412) 692-5325

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

876 mi

General Practice

2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043269871 (727) 281-9065

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15224 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

$166.87 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Mario Castro Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Castro Medina is 1649750951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2018. The provider is also known as Mario Castro-Medina.

Where is Mario Castro Medina located?

Mario Castro Medina practices at Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh 4401 Penn Avenue Faculty Pavillion 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. The listed phone number is (412) 692-5218.

What is Mario Castro Medina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Mario Castro Medina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mario Castro Medina is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Mario Castro Medina's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mario Castro Medina reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and Baycare Medical Group, Inc. (Clearwater, FL). 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 Mario Castro Medina's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mario Castro Medina accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Mario Castro Medina 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 Mario Castro Medina was last updated on November 20, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.