Rafael Garza Castillon, M.D.
NPI 1720510597 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Garza Castillon, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1720510597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720510597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036150901 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-31
- Last updated
- 2021-01-04
- Certified
- 2021-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Garza Castillon's NPI number?
- Rafael Garza Castillon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720510597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Garza Castillon's specialty?
- Rafael Garza Castillon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Garza Castillon located?
- Rafael Garza Castillon's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60611-5975.
- What is Rafael Garza Castillon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Garza Castillon is (312) 695-3800.
- Does Rafael Garza Castillon accept Medicare?
- Rafael Garza Castillon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Garza Castillon's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Garza Castillon's NPI (1720510597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.