Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Julio Castro-Quero, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lafayette, LA
- NPI 1972695724
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 69.6 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1214 Coolidge Blvd
Lafayette, LA 705032621
(337) 289-7991 - Mailing address
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Po Box 62600, Dept. 1721
New Orleans, LA 701622600
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 26, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #023327
- Medicaid
- LA #1698733
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972695724. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,002
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$121,402
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 374 | 191 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 261 | 124 | $76 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 157 | 77 | $207 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 150 | 148 | $109 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 60 | 60 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 31 peers in Lafayette Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$221
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $115.55 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $36.53 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $26.36 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $26.07 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $16.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
384
Patients
102
Total drug cost
$3,349
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | Generic | 54 | 20 | $379 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 46 | 21 | $452 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 33 | 14 | $172 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 30 | 0 | $271 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 29 | 11 | $91 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 29 | 11 | $109 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $475 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 23 | 11 | $142 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 20 | 0 | $358 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 19 | 0 | $118 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Julio Castro-Quero's medical specialty?
Dr. Julio Castro-Quero practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. Julio Castro-Quero practice?
Dr. Julio Castro-Quero practices at 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 705032621. Office phone: 3372897991.
What is Dr. Julio Castro-Quero's NPI?
Dr. Julio Castro-Quero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972695724, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Julio Castro-Quero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Julio Castro-Quero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Julio Castro-Quero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.