Richard Castle, D.O.
NPI 1629450689 · Hospitalist Physician · Brainerd, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Castle, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Brainerd, MN (NPI 1629450689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629450689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0116028556 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
632 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 301 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 135 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 93 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 62 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 37 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 27 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 25 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-25
- Last updated
- 2018-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Castle's NPI number?
- Richard Castle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629450689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Castle's specialty?
- Richard Castle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Castle located?
- Richard Castle's practice location on file with NPPES is 523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401.
- What is Richard Castle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Castle is (218) 829-2861.
- Does Richard Castle accept Medicare?
- Richard Castle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Castle's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Castle's NPI (1629450689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.