Joseph Castellano, OD
NPI 1427344423 · Optometrist · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Castellano, OD is a Optometrist provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1427344423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427344423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201101721 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
746 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 259 | $87 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 192 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 170 | $123 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 37 | $60 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 33 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 214 | 56 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 104 | 93 |
| Timolol Maleate | 59 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 53 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 43 | 40 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 24 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,595 across 29 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
- 2011-06-28
- Last updated
- 2013-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Castellano's NPI number?
- Joseph Castellano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427344423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Castellano's specialty?
- Joseph Castellano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Castellano located?
- Joseph Castellano's practice location on file with NPPES is 2511 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63144-2308.
- What is Joseph Castellano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Castellano is (314) 863-0000.
- Does Joseph Castellano accept Medicare?
- Joseph Castellano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Castellano's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Castellano's NPI (1427344423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.