Paul Castro, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1427769918 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Castro, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1427769918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427769918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95023777 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 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
608 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 223 | $215 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 137 | $110 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 104 | $68 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11046 | 99 | $66 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99342 | 30 | $69 |
| Replacement of Stomach Or Large Bowel Tube Using Fluoroscopic Guidance With Contrast49450 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$544 across 20 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
- 2022-12-06
- Last updated
- 2023-01-19
- Certified
- 2023-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Castro's NPI number?
- Paul Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427769918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Castro's specialty?
- Paul Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Castro located?
- Paul Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012.
- What is Paul Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Castro is (626) 256-4673.
- Does Paul Castro accept Medicare?
- Paul Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Castro's NPI (1427769918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.