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DR. M.H. CHARLENE CASTRO DDS
NPI 1861557332
Dentist in Cerritos, CA

Active since December 26, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 25, 2028
11336 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703(562) 924-4588(562) 924-4599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. M.h. Charlene Castro Dds NPPES

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

DR. M.H. CHARLENE CASTRO DDS (NPI 1861557332) is an individual dentist in Cerritos, California, licensed in California (45096) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through January 25, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861557332
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. M.H. CHARLENE CASTROCredential: DDS
Location Address11336 SOUTH STCerritos, CA 90703-5414
Mailing Address11336 South StCerritos, CA 90703-5414 · (562) 924-4588 · Fax (562) 924-4599
Phone(562) 924-4588
Fax(562) 924-4599
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1861557332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 45096
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
11336 SOUTH ST, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, 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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. M.h. Charlene Castro Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 25, 2016 through January 25, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 25, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 25, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90703 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 M.h. Charlene Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for M.h. Charlene Castro is 1861557332. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2006.

Where is M.h. Charlene Castro located?

M.h. Charlene Castro practices at 11336 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703. The listed phone number is (562) 924-4588.

What is M.h. Charlene Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is M.h. Charlene Castro enrolled in Medicare?

No. M.h. Charlene Castro has opted out of Medicare through January 25, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does M.h. Charlene Castro accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list M.h. Charlene 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 M.h. Charlene Castro was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.