Michael P Castro, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Los Angeles, CA

Michael P Castro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Beverly Hills Oncology Medical Group, Inc and his current practice location is 10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 445-4085.

Michael P Castro is licensed to practice in California (license number 144118) 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 1306834338.

Contact Information

Michael P Castro, MD
10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402,
Los Angeles, CA 90034-7439
(808) 445-4085
(866) 438-4310

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael P Castro
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience38 Years
Location10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402, Los Angeles, 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:
  • Michael P Castro attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306834338
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941399737
  • Enrollment ID: I20170307001896

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael P Castro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306834338NPI-NPPES
01251532MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology 174662 (New York)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology 15323 (Hawaii)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology 144118 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Beverly Hills Oncology Medical Group, Inc51938075767

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. Michael P Castro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeverly Hills Oncology Medical Group, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427256957
PECOS PAC ID: 5193807576
Enrollment ID: O20080123000897

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. Michael P Castro 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
Michael P Castro, MD
8900 Wilshire Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1958

Ph: (310) 432-8900
Michael P Castro, MD
10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402,
Los Angeles, CA 90034-7439

Ph: (808) 445-4085

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