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Active NPI 1558324905 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J Castro , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Springfield, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Castro, MD, PhD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Springfield, IL. Practice services are available at MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Memorial Medical Ctr
701 North 1st Street

Springfield, IL 627810001

Telephone 2177884960

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Springfield, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 26.5 Yrs
State Avg: 28.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, IL (831 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
737 392 $266.33 $37.86
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
344 71 $270.60 $28.61
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
152 117 $270.60 $35.43
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
133 125 $181.90 $22.77
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
113 62 $422.40 $84.37
88334 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site
95 48 $172.60 $38.92
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
79 73 $186.00 $11.76
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
49 39 $73.20 $12.78
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site
48 48 $351.70 $63.70
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
42 18 $342.30 $55.21
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
42 38 $320.50 $70.24
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
35 18 $107.30 $27.25
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
29 23 $81.60 $12.14
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
21 11 $320.50 $63.34
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis
20 17 $118.50 $19.75
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity
18 18 $586.70 $149.05
88141 Pap test (Pap smear)
16 16 $89.10 $31.25
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate
16 15 $259.40 $36.58
88104 Cell examination of body fluid, smears
15 14 $160.10 $28.93
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
15 14 $384.40 $27.96
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
11 11 $3209.00 $179.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License IL 036127397

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0105X

State License IL 036127397

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Junaid Baqai , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1093989212

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dawn Lucasey , PT

Physical Therapist - Neurology

NPI 1255478244

Physical Therapist

Dr. Brett Wurth , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1528024254

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christine Paradee , PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist

NPI 1568637874

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 13, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2015

Registered at MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627810001 (Tel: 2177884960)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2015

Registered at MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627810001 (Tel: 2177884960)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 13, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL CASTRO, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2015

Pathology (License #036127397 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558324905
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 07, 2006
Last Update: January 13, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Memorial Medical Ctr, 701 North 1st Street

Springfield, IL 627810001

Phone: 2177884960

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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