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
Memorial Medical Ctr
701 North 1st Street
Springfield, IL 627810001
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Springfield, IL
Practicing in Springfield, IL (831 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0105X
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
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist - Neurology
Physical Therapist
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627810001 (Tel: 2177884960)
Registered at MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR, 701 NORTH 1ST STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627810001 (Tel: 2177884960)
Recorded as MICHAEL CASTRO, M.D., PH.D.
Pathology (License #036127397 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Memorial Medical Ctr, 701 North 1st Street
Springfield, IL 627810001
Phone: 2177884960
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