Jose Castro Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1902962426 · General Practice Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Castro Hernandez, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1902962426).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902962426
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14199 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Emergency Medical Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 85 | 41 |
| Famotidine | 84 | 48 |
| Metformin Hcl | 71 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 45 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 44 | 16 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 2 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-29
- Last updated
- 2024-07-18
- Certified
- 2024-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Castro Hernandez's NPI number?
- Jose Castro Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902962426, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Castro Hernandez's specialty?
- Jose Castro Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Castro Hernandez located?
- Jose Castro Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 882 Via Platanal, Caguas, PR 00727-3080.
- What is Jose Castro Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Castro Hernandez is (787) 258-8531.
- Does Jose Castro Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Jose Castro Hernandez 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 Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Castro Hernandez's NPI (1902962426) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.