Rene Castro, MD
NPI 1720605892 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fairhope, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rene Castro, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fairhope, AL (NPI 1720605892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720605892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44163 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 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
856 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 | 296 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 289 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 173 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 98 | $159 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 15 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-06
- Last updated
- 2023-11-06
- Certified
- 2023-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rene Castro's NPI number?
- Rene Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720605892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rene Castro's specialty?
- Rene Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rene Castro located?
- Rene Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532-1812.
- What is Rene Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rene Castro is (251) 279-1529.
- Does Rene Castro accept Medicare?
- Rene Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rene Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Rene Castro's NPI (1720605892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.