DR. DOROTHY CASTRO MD
NPI 1982848297
Internal Medicine in Newark, NJ

Q: What is Dorothy Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Castro is 1982848297. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2009.

Q: What is Dorothy Castro's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Castro was last updated on February 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since April 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

150 BERGEN ST, UH H-245, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-5672 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Dorothy Castro Md NPPES

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

DR. DOROTHY CASTRO MD (NPI 1982848297) is an individual internal medicine provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09089300) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Hospital, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982848297

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DOROTHY CASTROCredential: MD

Location Address150 BERGEN ST, UH H-245Newark, NJ 07103-2496

Mailing Address150 Bergen St, Uh H-245Newark, NJ 07103-2496 · (973) 972-5672

Phone(973) 972-5672

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateApril 30, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2022

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2022

✔ NPI 1982848297 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09089300

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.

150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103

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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. Dorothy 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 ID9537318852

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121002000461

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 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.

357 services123 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.

47 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

43 services41 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.

41 services25 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

24 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number310119

Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 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

$144.86 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$111.57 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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.

73.27/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

44.89

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.69

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.

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

1 supplier16 claims16 services$62.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$31.05 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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