Jose Flores Castro, MD
NPI 1518529965 · Internal Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Flores Castro, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1518529965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518529965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
78 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $106–$143 (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 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 270 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl | 169 | 72 |
| Lisinopril | 153 | 51 |
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 127 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 105 | 47 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
- 2019-07-06
- Last updated
- 2022-10-14
- Certified
- 2022-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Flores Castro's NPI number?
- Jose Flores Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518529965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Flores Castro's specialty?
- Jose Flores Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Flores Castro located?
- Jose Flores Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029-7494.
- What is Jose Flores Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Flores Castro is (212) 423-6271.
- Does Jose Flores Castro accept Medicare?
- Jose Flores Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Flores Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Flores Castro's NPI (1518529965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.