Ricardo Castillo, M.D.
NPI 1568471217 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Castillo, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1568471217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568471217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 239891 (NY)
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
435 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 320 | $74 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 35 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 29 | $27 |
| Insertion of Tube in Left Lower Heart Chamber and Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist93458 | 22 | $237 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 17 | $238 |
| Removal of Plaque and Blood Clot, Insertion of Stent And/Or Balloon Dilation of Single Vessel |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 45 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 41 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | — |
| Furosemide | 18 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$828 across 27 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Castillo's NPI number?
- Ricardo Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568471217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Castillo's specialty?
- Ricardo Castillo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Castillo located?
- Ricardo Castillo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11212-3139.
- What is Ricardo Castillo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Castillo is (718) 240-6201.
- Does Ricardo Castillo accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Castillo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Castillo's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Castillo's NPI (1568471217) 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.