Benjamin Castro, MD
NPI 1881117018 · Surgery Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Castro, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1881117018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881117018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023030336 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 20 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 14 | 12 |
| Pregabalin | 13 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 13 |
| Methocarbamol | 12 | 12 |
| Sucralfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,473 across 42 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 (2)
- 500 N Keene St Ste 305Columbia, MO 65201-8104Phone: (573) 882-5673Fax: (573) 884-4611
- 3800 S National Ave Ste 600Springfield, MO 65807-5249Phone: (000) 000-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-19
- Last updated
- 2024-10-04
- Certified
- 2024-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Castro's NPI number?
- Benjamin Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881117018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Castro's specialty?
- Benjamin Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Castro located?
- Benjamin Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65807-5155.
- What is Benjamin Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Castro is (000) 000-0000.
- Does Benjamin Castro accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Castro's NPI (1881117018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.