DR. BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN CASTRO MD
NPI 1881117018
Surgery in Springfield, MO

Q: What is Benjamin Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Castro is 1881117018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2017.

Q: What is Benjamin Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Castro was last updated on October 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.

Active since July 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1001 E PRIMROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807(000) 000-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 4, 2024, Jun 21, 2023, Jul 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Benjamin Christian Castro Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN CASTRO MD (NPI 1881117018) is an individual surgery provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023030336) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cox Medical Centers, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881117018

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN CASTROCredential: MD

Location Address1001 E PRIMROSE STSpringfield, MO 65807-5155

Mailing AddressPo Box 505673Saint Louis, MO 63150-5673

Phone(000) 000-0000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2024

✔ NPI 1881117018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2023030336

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1001 E PRIMROSE ST, Springfield, MO 65807

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.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. Benjamin Christian 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 ID1951755578

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230929001308

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cox Medical Centers

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260040

Location3801 South National AvenueSpringfield, MO 65807 · Greene County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65807 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

$81.64 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$65.71 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

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.

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