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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3821 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871094679
(505) 998-7400
fax (505) 998-7741

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$764

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.