GLORIA ESTHER CASTRO MD.
NPI 1972687218
Pathology - Forensic Pathology in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Gloria Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gloria Castro is 1972687218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Q: What is Gloria Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Forensic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZF0201X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gloria Castro was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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 October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4212 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 263-1511(602) 263-1619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Gloria Esther Castro Md. NPPES

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

GLORIA ESTHER CASTRO MD. (NPI 1972687218) is an individual forensic pathology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (19881) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972687218

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZF0201X

Provider Legal NameGLORIA ESTHER CASTROCredential: MD.

Location Address4212 N 16TH STPhoenix, AZ 85016-5319

Mailing AddressPo Box 31001-0698Pasadena, CA 91110-0698 · (602) 263-1511 · Fax (602) 263-1619

Phone(602) 263-1511

Fax(602) 263-1619

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1972687218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Forensic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZF0201X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 19881

Definition

A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.

Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License 19881 (AZ)

Other Identifiers 2

OtherAZ0728570AZ · Bcbsaz

Medicaid413625AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gloria Esther 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 ID3375585623

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050526000128

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Gloria Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Austin Pathology Associates

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

901 W BEN WHITE BLVD
Austin, TX 78704

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
107 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538172028 (800) 749-6488

Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs & Mntl Hlth Adm

Public Health or Welfare

4212 N 16TH ST
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
599 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083643738 (602) 263-1200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

22 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450032

Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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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Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)