WALTER R CASTRO MD
NPI 1659909851
Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, FL
About Walter R Castro Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WALTER R CASTRO MD (NPI 1659909851) is an individual internal medicine provider in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME161136) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Other (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Walter R Castro 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Shands Jacksonville
Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FLPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32209 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
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 1659909851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2020.
Where is Walter Castro located?
Walter Castro practices at 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The listed phone number is (904) 383-1002.
What is Walter Castro's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Walter Castro enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Walter Castro 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.
What insurance does Walter Castro accept?
Health plans from Molina Healthcare 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.
Is Walter Castro affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Walter Castro is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Walter Castro was last updated on June 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
