Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hector Castro, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1528211372
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3821 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871094679
(505) 998-7400
fax (505) 998-7741
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 21, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #MD2012-0572
- Medicaid
- NM #79622046
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528211372. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
956
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,746
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 244 | 60 | $354 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 167 | 91 | $115 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 133 | 81 | $111 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 107 | 74 | $78 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 87 | 47 | $126 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 78 | 43 | $295 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 53 | 35 | $70 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 22 | 22 | $129 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 20 | 17 | $84 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 20 | 19 | $171 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$764
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 8 | $135.26 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 2 | $99.54 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 5 | $79.73 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 3 | $65.77 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 4 | $60.87 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $59.21 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $49.17 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. | 2 | $44.58 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $34.96 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 1 | $31.43 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $29.49 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 1 | $21.23 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $20.45 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $16.44 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $15.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,302
Patients
422
Total drug cost
$414,304
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 172 | 55 | $1,787 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 163 | 54 | $1,919 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 123 | 36 | $2,286 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 114 | 42 | $2,461 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 110 | 38 | $1,049 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 107 | 28 | $132,004 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 79 | 34 | $1,761 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 77 | 22 | $972 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 72 | 25 | $1,924 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 65 | 23 | $2,176 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hector Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. Hector Castro practices Nephrology Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Hector Castro practice?
Dr. Hector Castro practices at 3821 Masthead St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871094679. Office phone: 5059987400.
What is Dr. Hector Castro's NPI?
Dr. Hector Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528211372, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hector Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hector Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hector Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.