Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Flavia Castelino, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1962611301
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St Yawkey 2C, Rheumatology Unit, MGH,
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-7938

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 18, 2011
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #231346

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962611301. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
585
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$70,418
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 310 211 $104
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 217 148 $153
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 41 33 $103
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 17 14 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in Boston Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14,620
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 7 $14,619.61

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$10,715
Consulting Fee
$3,430
Travel and Lodging
$326
Food and Beverage
$148

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,008
Patients
211
Total drug cost
$1,911,563
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 247 75 $13,308
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 148 20 $1,126,747
Prednisone Generic 113 39 $839
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 81 0 $610,275
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 77 25 $6,606
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 72 22 $32,804
Allopurinol Generic 46 15 $883
Folic Acid Generic 42 15 $180
Omeprazole Generic 32 0 $1,484
Celecoxib Generic 31 0 $664

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Flavia Castelino's medical specialty?
Dr. Flavia Castelino practices Rheumatology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Flavia Castelino practice?
Dr. Flavia Castelino practices at 55 Fruit St Yawkey 2C, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177267938.
What is Dr. Flavia Castelino's NPI?
Dr. Flavia Castelino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962611301, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Flavia Castelino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Flavia Castelino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Flavia Castelino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.