Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Castro, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Lakewood, CA
- NPI 1437180320
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5750 Downey Ave, Suite 100
Lakewood, CA 907121405
(562) 630-3105
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 25, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A69701
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437180320. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
941
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$53,968
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2001 |
Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg | 320 | 29 | $0 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 243 | 145 | $100 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 115 | 76 | $76 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 110 | 110 | $123 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 95 | 62 | $8 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 58 | 58 | $116 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Lakewood Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,516
Transactions
129
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genzyme Corporation | 11 | $395.37 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 21 | $383.02 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 32 | $325.01 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 21 | $289.88 | |
| Amgen INC. | 17 | $235.03 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 6 | $164.06 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $95.08 | |
| Organogenesis INC. | 2 | $71.16 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $65.20 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 2 | $57.46 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $56.18 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $48.49 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $43.32 | |
| Biosense Webster, INC. | 1 | $31.10 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $31.02 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,333
Patients
572
Total drug cost
$364,664
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 306 | 135 | $5,297 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 273 | 127 | $22,559 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 127 | 64 | $6,631 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 98 | 35 | $2,759 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 98 | 35 | $2,162 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 64 | 49 | $590 |
| Calcipotriene | Generic | 59 | 0 | $13,551 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 49 | 19 | $3,874 |
| Halobetasol Propionate | Generic | 44 | 19 | $4,806 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 44 | 26 | $8,395 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Castro practices Dermatology Physician in Lakewood, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Castro practice?
Dr. Michael Castro practices at 5750 Downey Ave, Lakewood, CA 907121405. Office phone: 5626303105.
What is Dr. Michael Castro's NPI?
Dr. Michael Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437180320, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg (HCPCS J2001); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.