Igor De Castro, M.D.
NPI 1619161221 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Igor De Castro, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1619161221).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619161221
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E5783 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,442 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 340 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 123 | $73 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 74 | $249 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 74 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $117 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 198 | 137 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 125 | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 75 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 73 | 26 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 46 | 21 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 44 | 22 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36,092 across 24 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
- 2007-08-28
- Last updated
- 2022-01-13
- Certified
- 2021-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Igor De Castro's NPI number?
- Igor De Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619161221, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Igor De Castro's specialty?
- Igor De Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Igor De Castro located?
- Igor De Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201-7525.
- What is Igor De Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Igor De Castro is (478) 743-7092.
- Does Igor De Castro accept Medicare?
- Igor De Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Igor De Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Igor De Castro's NPI (1619161221) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.