Luis Malpica Castillo, MD
NPI 1578977252 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Malpica Castillo, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1578977252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578977252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TRN20548 (FL)
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
12 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
503 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 216 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 64 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $97 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 47 | $129 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 45 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 43 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 31 | 11 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 26 | 20 |
| Lenalidomide | 17 | — |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 16 | 16 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$346 across 4 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
- 2014-06-20
- Last updated
- 2020-10-12
- Certified
- 2020-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Malpica Castillo's NPI number?
- Luis Malpica Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578977252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Malpica Castillo's specialty?
- Luis Malpica Castillo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Malpica Castillo located?
- Luis Malpica Castillo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Luis Malpica Castillo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Malpica Castillo is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Luis Malpica Castillo accept Medicare?
- Luis Malpica Castillo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Malpica Castillo's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Malpica Castillo's NPI (1578977252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.