DR. MELINDA JEAN CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1740337450
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Melinda Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Castro is 1740337450. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Q: What is Melinda Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Castro was last updated on April 17, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77057(713) 458-4185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Melinda Jean Castro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELINDA JEAN CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1740337450) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G8534) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740337450

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELINDA JEAN CASTROCredential: M.D.

Location Address2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200Houston, TX 77057-4817

Mailing Address2411 Fountain View Dr Ste 200Houston, TX 77057-4832 · (713) 620-4000

Phone(713) 458-4185

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2009

✔ NPI 1740337450 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · G8534

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, Houston, TX 77057

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare PIN84Y546TX

Medicare PIN8021J6TX

Medicare UPINE03445

Medicaid131422103TX

Other050043863TX · Railroad Medicare

Other84Y546Tx-blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melinda Jean Castro M.d. 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 ID7012199862

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110315000727

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

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.

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Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

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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.

DR. NICHOLAS JAMES DEFILIPPIS MD

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 620-4000

RITA JUDY GRUNDEN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 458-4185

DR. NATALIE HUDGEONS MD

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 620-4000

VISHAL RAIZADA D.O.

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. JORGE PABLO FREIMAN M.D.

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, STE. 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. JOHN MCCALL ZERWAS MD

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, STE. 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 620-4000

KENNY JOSEPH HEFFERNAN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 458-4185

SCOTT SUTTON MCLAURIN

Anesthesiology

2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057

Harris County (713) 458-4185

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 Melinda Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Castro is 1740337450. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Melinda Castro located?

Melinda Castro practices at 2411 Fountain View Dr Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (713) 458-4185.

What is Melinda Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Melinda Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda 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 Melinda Castro accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Melinda 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 Melinda Castro was last updated on April 17, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.