Jose Castro, MD
NPI 1831127778 · Infectious Disease Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Castro, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1831127778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831127778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME72129 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
164 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 | 124 | $83 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 40 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$139 (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) |
|---|---|
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 67 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 66 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 29 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 26 |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$485 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2013-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Castro's NPI number?
- Jose Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831127778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Castro's specialty?
- Jose Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Castro located?
- Jose Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1611 Nw 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136-1005.
- What is Jose Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Castro is (305) 585-1111.
- Does Jose Castro accept Medicare?
- Jose Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Castro's NPI (1831127778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.