Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1720510597
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17
Chicago, IL 606115975
(312) 695-3800
fax (312) 695-3644

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2021
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036150901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720510597. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,796
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 29 22 $18
31628 Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 24 17 $178

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Chicago Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon practice?
Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon practices at 675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17, Chicago, IL 606115975. Office phone: 3126953800.
What is Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720510597, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624); Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe (HCPCS 31628). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.