Carol Castro, MD
NPI 1740770072 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Castro, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1740770072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740770072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A173928 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
458 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 35 Minutes99232 | 204 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 105 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 | $177 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 51 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 21 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 39 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Digoxin | 12 | — |
| Prednisone | 12 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-11
- Last updated
- 2021-12-27
- Certified
- 2021-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Castro's NPI number?
- Carol Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740770072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Castro's specialty?
- Carol Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Castro located?
- Carol Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1901.
- What is Carol Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Castro is (213) 977-2121.
- Does Carol Castro accept Medicare?
- Carol Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Castro's NPI (1740770072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.