Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carol Castro, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1740770072
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 900171901
(213) 977-2121
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 27, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A173928
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740770072. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
605
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$65,889
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 293 | 135 | $81 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 122 | 121 | $118 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 91 | 91 | $175 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 67 | 45 | $122 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $136 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 14 | 14 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 262 peers in Los Angeles Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$44
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $44.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
60
Patients
18
Total drug cost
$7,851
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 22 | 18 | $207 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 15 | 0 | $76 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $7,502 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $66 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carol Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Castro practices Internal Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Carol Castro practice?
Dr. Carol Castro practices at 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900171901. Office phone: 2139772121.
What is Dr. Carol Castro's NPI?
Dr. Carol Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740770072, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.