ALAINA CASTRO PA-C
NPI 1679283469
Physician Assistant in Stanford, CA

Active since December 01, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2025, Nov 15, 2024, Sep 15, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2022).

About Alaina Castro Pa-c NPPES

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

ALAINA CASTRO PA-C (NPI 1679283469) is an individual physician assistant in Stanford, California, licensed in California (64827) and active in the NPI registry since December 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679283469
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameALAINA CASTROCredential: PA-C
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRStanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2025
NPI 1679283469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · 64827 Licensed in WA · PA61397064
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 64827 (CA)
300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA 94305

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Alaina Grotte

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11959 NE Pacific St Fl 3Seattle, WA 98195-0001 · Phone (206) 598-4022

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

Alaina Castro Pa-c 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 ID5092188839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240905000564
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services17 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
16 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
16 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94305 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
300 PASTEUR DR, ALWAY BUILD M211, MC 5187
STANFORD, CA 94305
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Neurological Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 PASTEUR DR, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

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 Alaina Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alaina Castro is 1679283469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2022. The provider is also known as Alaina Grotte.

Where is Alaina Castro located?

Alaina Castro practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Alaina Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Alaina Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alaina 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alaina Castro was last updated on December 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.