James Castillo, MD
NPI 1063401776 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Castillo, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1063401776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063401776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1041 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
126 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $165 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 36 | 11 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 28 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Alprazolam | 14 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 14 | — |
| Omeprazole | 12 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550-8348Phone: (956) 389-6565Fax: (956) 389-6567
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2019-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Castillo's NPI number?
- James Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063401776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Castillo's specialty?
- James Castillo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Castillo located?
- James Castillo's practice location on file with NPPES is 5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539.
- What is James Castillo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Castillo is (956) 362-8677.
- Does James Castillo accept Medicare?
- James Castillo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Castillo's NPI active?
- Yes — James Castillo's NPI (1063401776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.