Herlinda Castro, FNP-C
NPI 1023675162 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Surprise, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Herlinda Castro, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Surprise, AZ (NPI 1023675162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023675162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F223218 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
21 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 21 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 176 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 175 | 63 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 169 | 54 |
| Metformin Hcl | 167 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 119 | 45 |
| Simvastatin | 117 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-23
- Last updated
- 2020-12-20
- Certified
- 2020-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Herlinda Castro's NPI number?
- Herlinda Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023675162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Herlinda Castro's specialty?
- Herlinda Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Herlinda Castro located?
- Herlinda Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 15351 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-4580.
- What is Herlinda Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Herlinda Castro is (877) 809-5092.
- Does Herlinda Castro accept Medicare?
- Herlinda Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Herlinda Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Herlinda Castro's NPI (1023675162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.