JULIO ENRIQUE CASTRO-QUERO MD
NPI 1972695724
Internal Medicine in Lafayette, LA

Q: What is Julio Castro-quero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julio Castro-quero is 1972695724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Q: What is Julio Castro-quero's specialty?

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

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

79.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

1214 COOLIDGE BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 289-7991 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Julio Enrique Castro-quero Md NPPES

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

JULIO ENRIQUE CASTRO-QUERO MD (NPI 1972695724) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (023327) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972695724

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJULIO ENRIQUE CASTRO-QUEROCredential: MD

Location Address1214 COOLIDGE BLVDLafayette, LA 70503-2621

Mailing AddressPo Box 62600, Dept. 1721New Orleans, LA 70162-2600 · (337) 706-1605

Phone(337) 289-7991

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSan Juan Bautista School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2012

✔ NPI 1972695724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 023327

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.

1214 COOLIDGE BLVD, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING59773LA

Medicaid1698733LA

OtherP00396419LA · Railroad Medicare

Medicare PIN5Y759CQ35LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Julio Enrique Castro-quero 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 ID7517859788

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070216000326

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 5

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 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.

409 services185 patients

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.

209 services105 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.

144 services140 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

119 services70 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

105 services103 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190002

Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Opelousas General Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Opelousas, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number190017

Location539 East Prudhomme StreetOpelousas, LA 70570 · St. Landry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190044

Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County

Emergency services

Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190053

Location1634 Elton RoadJennings, LA 70546 · Jeffrson Davis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Iberia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Iberia, LA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190054

Location2315 E Main StreetNew Iberia, LA 70562 · Iberia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70503 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

79.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

64.35

Improvement Activities

Cost

63.93

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%291 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type E0149

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$1.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers36 claims36 services$17.28 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 suppliers38 claims38 services$86.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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