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Dr. Christopher Scott Castello , OD

Optometrist • Boynton Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Castello, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boynton Beach, FL. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Dr. Castello delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3280 OLD BOYNTON RD.

Dr. Castello is affiliated with Aeg Florida Professional Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3280 Old Boynton Rd

Boynton Beach, FL 334366506

Telephone 5617333010
Fax 5617330039
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Michael L. Levine Md Pa Facility NPI 1205120110

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boynton Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +7.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Boynton Beach, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castello (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Boynton Beach Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
420 391 $130.00 $35.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
152 146 $165.39 $119.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
129 129 $195.00 $141.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
104 88 $190.00 $124.70
92134 Imaging of retina
55 55 $100.00 $38.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
48 42 $121.25 $88.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
23 21 $120.00 $59.76
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
22 17 $830.00 $96.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
18 17 $100.00 $32.95
92285 Photography of content of eyes
16 16 $100.00 $21.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
14 13 $90.00 $54.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC003098

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
620390600 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Aeg Florida Professional Pllc

5330 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 344745842

Phone: 3525120560

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2019

Registered at 3280 OLD BOYNTON RD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334366506 (Tel: 5617333010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 31, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CASTELLO, O.D.

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 204 E ATLANTIC AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL 334443727 (Tel: 5612784581)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 204 E ATLANTIC AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL 334443727 (Tel: 5612784581)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRIS CASTELLO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OPC003098 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184603284
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006
Last Update: May 31, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

204 E Atlantic Ave

Delray Beach, FL 334443727

Phone: 5612784581

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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