Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Luis Castro, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Redwood City, CA
- NPI 1679587893
- MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2900 Whipple Ave, Suite 140
Redwood City, CA 940622851
(650) 261-2366
fax (650) 261-2369 - Mailing address
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3400 Data Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 956707956
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 31, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G72322
- Medicaid (2)
- CA #00G723220 · CA #GR0052800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679587893. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
437
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$320,442
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 81 | 81 | $260 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 69 | 61 | $109 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 56 | 56 | $214 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 29 | 29 | $89 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 25 | 25 | $16 | |
33266 |
Extensive reconstruction of upper heart chamber and alteration of electrical pathway using an endoscope | 23 | 23 | $1,925 | |
33405 |
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 21 | 21 | $1,596 | |
33534 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 21 | 21 | $1,990 | |
33430 |
Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | 17 | 17 | $2,781 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 17 | 17 | $1,435 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,485
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 6 | $2,145.66 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $144.58 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $130.34 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $64.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
31
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$161
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 20 | 16 | $121 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Luis Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Castro practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Redwood City, CA.
Where does Dr. Luis Castro practice?
Dr. Luis Castro practices at 2900 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, CA 940622851. Office phone: 6502612366.
What is Dr. Luis Castro's NPI?
Dr. Luis Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679587893, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Luis Castro does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.