Victor Salazar Castillo, MD
NPI 1619263993 · Family Medicine Physician · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Victor Salazar Castillo, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1619263993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619263993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A127084 (CA)
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
15 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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 67 | 30 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 66 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 3 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
- 2011-06-24
- Last updated
- 2024-08-23
- Certified
- 2024-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Victor Salazar Castillo's NPI number?
- Victor Salazar Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619263993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Victor Salazar Castillo's specialty?
- Victor Salazar Castillo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Victor Salazar Castillo located?
- Victor Salazar Castillo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1931 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-3027.
- What is Victor Salazar Castillo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Victor Salazar Castillo is (831) 768-6600.
- Does Victor Salazar Castillo accept Medicare?
- Victor Salazar Castillo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Victor Salazar Castillo's NPI active?
- Yes — Victor Salazar Castillo's NPI (1619263993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.