Angel Rivera - Castro, M.D.
NPI 1336153980 · Ophthalmology Physician · Carolina, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Angel Rivera - Castro, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Carolina, PR (NPI 1336153980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336153980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11864 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
97 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 55 | $88 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 29 | $15 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 13 | $36 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$88 (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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,848 | 321 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 502 | 118 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 489 | 116 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 447 | 117 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 403 | 70 |
| Timolol Maleate | 290 | 71 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 231 | 125 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2019-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Angel Rivera - Castro's NPI number?
- Angel Rivera - Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336153980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Angel Rivera - Castro's specialty?
- Angel Rivera - Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Angel Rivera - Castro located?
- Angel Rivera - Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 11310 Ave. 65 Infanteria, Carolina, PR 00985.
- What is Angel Rivera - Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Angel Rivera - Castro is (787) 769-2477.
- Does Angel Rivera - Castro accept Medicare?
- Angel Rivera - Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Angel Rivera - Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Angel Rivera - Castro's NPI (1336153980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.