Elsa Castro, M.D.
NPI 1639146954 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elsa Castro, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1639146954).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639146954
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA06951100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753-4859Phone: (732) 776-2333Fax: (732) 776-2344
- 2 Apple Farm RdRed Bank, NJ 07701-5094Phone: (732) 671-5659Fax: (908) 325-1832
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-06
- Last updated
- 2025-02-03
- Certified
- 2025-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elsa Castro's NPI number?
- Elsa Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639146954, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elsa Castro's specialty?
- Elsa Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elsa Castro located?
- Elsa Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1623 Route 88 W, Brick, NJ 08724-3048.
- What is Elsa Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elsa Castro is (732) 458-9666.
- Does Elsa Castro accept Medicare?
- Elsa Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elsa Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Elsa Castro's NPI (1639146954) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.