Raul Castro
NPI 1316585458 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Elmwood Park, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raul Castro is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Elmwood Park, NJ (NPI 1316585458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316585458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MP00660400 (NJ)
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 tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
118 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $85 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 32 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 22 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$104 (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 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 140 | 127 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 129 | 80 |
| Ibuprofen | 104 | 83 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 83 | 41 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 79 | 64 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 76 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 67 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-12-19
- Last updated
- 2022-07-19
- Certified
- 2022-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raul Castro's NPI number?
- Raul Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316585458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raul Castro's specialty?
- Raul Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Raul Castro located?
- Raul Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 247 Elm St Apt 1, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1545.
- What is Raul Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raul Castro is (973) 876-3971.
- Does Raul Castro accept Medicare?
- Raul Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raul Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Raul Castro's NPI (1316585458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.