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Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Newark, NJ
- NPI 1801095864
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
201 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 071122027
(973) 926-7000
fax (732) 923-2272 - Additional location
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160 N Midland Ave
Nyack, NY 109601912
(845) 348-8884 - Mailing address
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3 Century Dr
Parsippany, NJ 070544610
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 11, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Jersey #25MA09544000 · New York #003193
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801095864. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,829
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$238,202
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 482 | 283 | $139 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 430 | 199 | $84 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 355 | 317 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 294 | 216 | $185 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 171 | 89 | $119 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 53 | 37 | $227 | |
99292 |
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | 44 | 24 | $114 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
79
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$1,029
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 20 | 14 | $270 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $143 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 15 | 14 | $435 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 15 | 15 | $133 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 12 | 12 | $47 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro practices Internal Medicine Physician in Newark, NJ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro practice?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro practices at 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 071122027. Office phone: 9739267000.
What is Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801095864, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.