Jorge Castro, MD
NPI 1447209457 · Psychiatry Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Castro, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1447209457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447209457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 00018057 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 685 | 75 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 505 | 64 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 374 | 60 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 313 | 52 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 265 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 247 | 34 |
| Olanzapine | 223 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Castro's NPI number?
- Jorge Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447209457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Castro's specialty?
- Jorge Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Castro located?
- Jorge Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209.
- What is Jorge Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Castro is (205) 871-6926.
- Does Jorge Castro accept Medicare?
- Jorge Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Castro's NPI (1447209457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.