Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. George Castro, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Orangeburg, SC
- NPI 1093721334
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1137 Cook RD
Orangeburg, SC 291188204
(803) 531-0970
fax (803) 531-0972
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 17, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #15900
- Medicaid
- SC #3088
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093721334. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
868
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$27,936
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 403 | 248 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 111 | 108 | $47 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 104 | 95 | $63 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 69 | 61 | $93 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 66 | 62 | $8 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 23 | 23 | $126 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 22 | 22 | $13 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 20 | 20 | $20 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 19 | 19 | $55 | |
93288 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | 17 | 12 | $19 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Orangeburg Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$144
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octapharma USA, INC. | 1 | $144.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
565
Patients
122
Total drug cost
$78,005
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 83 | 19 | $531 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 77 | 18 | $54,643 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 56 | 16 | $913 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 45 | 16 | $324 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 43 | 15 | $597 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 39 | 0 | $357 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 35 | 13 | $1,014 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 30 | 0 | $232 |
| Nitroglycerin | Generic | 30 | 25 | $1,167 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 29 | 0 | $325 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. George Castro's medical specialty?
Dr. George Castro practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Orangeburg, SC.
Where does Dr. George Castro practice?
Dr. George Castro practices at 1137 Cook RD, Orangeburg, SC 291188204. Office phone: 8035310970.
What is Dr. George Castro's NPI?
Dr. George Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093721334, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Castro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Castro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.