DR. CRISTINA LARA-CASTRO MD
NPI 1780909200
Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since March 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET, COLUMBIA, SC 29220(803) 296-5579(803) 296-5578 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Cristina Lara-castro Md NPPES

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

DR. CRISTINA LARA-CASTRO MD (NPI 1780909200) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (33922) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780909200
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTINA LARA-CASTROCredential: MD
Location AddressTAYLOR AT MARION STREETColumbia, SC 29220
Mailing AddressPo Box 743904Atlanta, GA 30374-3904 · (803) 296-7320 · Fax (803) 296-7330
Fax(803) 296-5578
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2018
NPI 1780909200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in SC · 33922
Definition
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.
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET, Columbia, SC 29220

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Taylor at Marion StreetColumbia, SC 29220 · Phone (803) 296-5579 · Fax (803) 296-5578

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01586736SC · Medicare Rr Pin

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

Dr. Cristina Lara-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.

PECOS PAC ID9537383872
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140606001546
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
417 services195 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
263 services148 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
188 services179 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
30 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420018
Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420106
Location400 Palmetto Health ParkwayColumbia, SC 29212 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29220 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers28 claims28 services$14.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers26 claims26 services$64.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Physician Assistant
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET, PALMETTO BAPTIST HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Registered Nurse
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Registered Nurse
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Physical Therapist
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
TAYLOR AT MARION STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29220

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 Cristina Lara-castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Lara-castro is 1780909200. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2010.

Where is Cristina Lara-castro located?

Cristina Lara-castro practices at Taylor At Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29220. The listed phone number is (803) 296-5579.

What is Cristina Lara-castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cristina Lara-castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristina Lara-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.

Is Cristina Lara-castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cristina Lara-castro is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Lara-castro was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.