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ALVARO JOSE CASTILLO O.D.
NPI 1730493875
Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 30, 2010
9600 VETERANS DR SW BLDG 6, TACOMA, WA 98493(253) 583-1250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Alvaro Jose Castillo O.d. NPPES

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

ALVARO JOSE CASTILLO O.D. (NPI 1730493875) is an individual optometrist in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in California (13730) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He maintains a secondary practice location in Bellevue.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730493875
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameALVARO JOSE CASTILLOCredential: O.D.
Location Address9600 VETERANS DR SW BLDG 6Tacoma, WA 98493-2223
Mailing Address9600 Veterans Dr Sw Bldg 6Tacoma, WA 98493-0003 · (253) 583-1250
Phone(253) 583-1250
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1730493875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 13730
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
9600 VETERANS DR SW BLDG 6, Tacoma, WA 98493
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 Bellevue Sq, LensCrafters at Macy'sBellevue, WA 98004-5002 · Phone (425) 450-7025

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ANDREW MINH TA O.D.
Optometrist
9600 VETERANS DR SW BLDG 6
TACOMA, WA 98493
Pierce County (253) 583-1250

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 Alvaro Castillo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Castillo is 1730493875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2010.

Where is Alvaro Castillo located?

Alvaro Castillo practices at 9600 Veterans Dr SW Bldg 6, Tacoma, WA 98493. The listed phone number is (253) 583-1250.

What is Alvaro Castillo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Alvaro Castillo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Alvaro Castillo 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 Alvaro Castillo was last updated on November 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.