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Active NPI 1659909851 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter R Castro , MD

Internal Medicine • Jacksonville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Castro, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Jacksonville, FL. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Castro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 655 W 8TH ST.

Dr. Castro is affiliated with Sound Physicians Of Florida Vi Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

655 W 8th St

Jacksonville, FL 322096511

Telephone 9043831002
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -18.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
568 Specialists

Practicing in Jacksonville, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
19.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castro (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Jacksonville Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
89 37 $500.00 $71.83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
23 12 $718.00 $116.12
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
16 16 $737.00 $110.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-11
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME161136

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sound Physicians Of Florida Vi Llc

4725 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333084603

Phone: 9547718000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Andreea Bente

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NPI 1821615824
Dr. Kelsey Henry , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1841817772

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1871322693

MSPASPAC

NPI 1922068592

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 June 11, 2023

Registered at 655 W 8TH ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322096511 (Tel: 9043831002)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2023

Registered at 655 W 8TH ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322096511

NPI Profile Active April 01, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2020

Registered at 201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, BALTIMORE, MD 212182829 (Tel: 4105542284)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2020

Registered at 201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY, BALTIMORE, MD 212182829 (Tel: 4105542284)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2020

Recorded as WALTER CASTRO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659909851
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 01, 2020
Last Update: June 11, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

655 W 8th St

Jacksonville, FL 322096511

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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