Daniel Cardenal Castro, M.D
NPI 1619310075 · Family Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Cardenal Castro, M.D is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1619310075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619310075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A146588 (CA)
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
13 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
1,604 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 928 | $112 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 226 | $159 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 177 | $188 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 96 | $135 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 93 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 257 | 65 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 200 | 49 |
| Famotidine | 140 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 130 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 2 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
- 2013-04-16
- Last updated
- 2025-06-17
- Certified
- 2025-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Cardenal Castro's NPI number?
- Daniel Cardenal Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619310075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Cardenal Castro's specialty?
- Daniel Cardenal Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Cardenal Castro located?
- Daniel Cardenal Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111-7903.
- What is Daniel Cardenal Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Cardenal Castro is (858) 262-6240.
- Does Daniel Cardenal Castro accept Medicare?
- Daniel Cardenal Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Cardenal Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Cardenal Castro's NPI (1619310075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.