William Castro, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Washington, PA

William Castro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Washington, Pennsylvania. He went to West Virginia University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Greater Washington Radiologists, Inc. and his current practice location is 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 225-7000.

William Castro is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD027267E) 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 1689672412.

Contact Information

William Castro, MD
155 Wilson Ave,
Washington, PA 15301-3336
(724) 225-7000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Castro
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience43 Years
Location155 Wilson Ave, Washington, Pennsylvania
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:
  • William Castro attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689672412
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284725987
  • Enrollment ID: I20070809000710

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Castro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689672412NPI-NPPES
011345820001MedicaidPA
2612088MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD027267E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Washington Hospital, TheWashington, PAHospital
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital
Washington Health System GreeneWaynesburg, PAHospital
Canonsburg General HospitalCanonsburg, PAHospital
Advanced Surgical HospitalWashington, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Greater Washington Radiologists, Inc.408268703311

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. William Castro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreater Washington Radiologists, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932107257
PECOS PAC ID: 4082687033
Enrollment ID: O20040817001114

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. William 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
William Castro, MD
Po Box 951847,
Cleveland, OH 44193-0020

Ph: (866) 338-6471
William Castro, MD
155 Wilson Ave,
Washington, PA 15301-3336

Ph: (724) 225-7000

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