Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dorothy Castro, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Newark, NJ
- NPI 1982848297
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 63.5 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
150 Bergen St, Uh H-245
Newark, NJ 071032496
(973) 972-5672
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 8, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA09089300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982848297. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
365
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$34,680
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 252 | 88 | $85 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 37 | 37 | $88 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 34 | 18 | $129 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 23 | 21 | $137 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 19 | 19 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$92
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 5 | $91.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
68
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$16,123
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $9,733 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $370 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $579 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $5,344 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $97 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dorothy Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Dorothy Castro practices Internal Medicine Physician in Newark, NJ.
Where does Dr. Dorothy Castro practice?
Dr. Dorothy Castro practices at 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 071032496. Office phone: 9739725672.
What is Dr. Dorothy Castro's NPI?
Dr. Dorothy Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982848297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dorothy Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dorothy Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dorothy 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 99238); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.