Dr Paul Henry Castello, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Maria, CA

Dr Paul Henry Castello, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Santa Maria, California. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group and his current practice location is 2342 Professional Pkwy, Suite 200, Santa Maria, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 349-9545.

Dr Paul Henry Castello is licensed to practice in California (license number G69783) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669434510.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Henry Castello, MD
2342 Professional Pkwy, Suite 200,
Santa Maria, CA 93455-1630
(805) 349-9545
(805) 349-8025

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Henry Castello
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2342 Professional Pkwy, Santa Maria, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul Henry Castello attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669434510
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012804503
  • Enrollment ID: I20100414000378

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Henry Castello such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669434510NPI-NPPES
00G697830MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G69783 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group842694591616

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paul Henry Castello allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Orthopedic Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871537779
PECOS PAC ID: 8426945916
Enrollment ID: O20040301000400

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paul Henry Castello is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul Henry Castello, MD
862 Meinecke Ave, Suite 100,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1721

Ph: (805) 349-9545
Dr Paul Henry Castello, MD
2342 Professional Pkwy, Suite 200,
Santa Maria, CA 93455-1630

Ph: (805) 349-9545

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Santa Maria, CA

Dr. Brian Kistler, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 805-349-9545    Fax: 805-349-8025
Dr. Jeffrey Edward Spoo, M.D.
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Phone: 805-349-9545    Fax: 805-349-8025
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Phone: 805-739-3863    Fax: 805-614-2035
Dr. Yolanda Mimi Batin-van Rooyen, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 S Stratford Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-739-3863    Fax: 805-614-2035
Marie Dusch, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2342 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone: 805-349-9545    Fax: 805-349-8025
Dr. Margaret E. Elfering, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 201 N College Dr, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-925-9581    

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