Alfonso Castro, MD
NPI 1649472069 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alfonso Castro, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1649472069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649472069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME114750 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,603 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 395 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 313 | $210 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 144 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 163 | 58 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 152 | 27 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 100 | 24 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 55 | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 54 | 24 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 49 | 11 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$460 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 430 Morton Plant St Ste 210Clearwater, FL 33756-3396Phone: (727) 443-0611Fax: (727) 461-5493
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2026-05-19
- Certified
- 2026-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alfonso Castro's NPI number?
- Alfonso Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649472069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alfonso Castro's specialty?
- Alfonso Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alfonso Castro located?
- Alfonso Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Morton Plant St, Clearwater, FL 33756-3398.
- What is Alfonso Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alfonso Castro is (727) 443-0611.
- Does Alfonso Castro accept Medicare?
- Alfonso Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alfonso Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Alfonso Castro's NPI (1649472069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.