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Active NPI 1881117018 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Christian Castro , MD

Surgery • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Castro, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Castro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1001 E PRIMROSE ST.

Dr. Castro is affiliated with Lester E Cox Medical Centers and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1001 E Primrose St

Springfield, MO 658075155

Telephone 0000000000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ferrell Duncan Clinic, Inc Facility NPI 1326099383

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Springfield, MO

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -13.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
37 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castro (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-04
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2023030336

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Phone: 4178753000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Secondary Practice Locations

500 N Keene St Ste 305

Columbia, MO 652018104

Phone: 5738825673

3800 S National Ave Ste 600

Springfield, MO 658075249

Phone: 0000000000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Caitlin Smedema , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003112111

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Karen Anderko

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

NPI 1003129271
Alexia Bustamante

Behavior Analyst

NPI 1003307851
Nathen Wright

Counselor

NPI 1003313149
Elizabeth Jones

Massage Therapist

NPI 1003345653
Vannadaniel Chor

Community Health Worker

NPI 1003406216

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2024

Registered at 1001 E PRIMROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075155 (Tel: 0000000000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 505673, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631505673

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 843966, KANSAS CITY, MO 641843966 (Tel: 5738843300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2023

Surgery (License #2023030336 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2023

Registered at 500 N KEENE ST STE 305, COLUMBIA, MO 652018104 (Tel: 5738842000)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #TRN30001 in FL)

NPI Profile Active July 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 19, 2017

Registered at 86 W UNDERWOOD ST STE 201, ORLANDO, FL 328061110 (Tel: (321) 841-5142)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2017

Registered at 86 W UNDERWOOD ST STE 201, ORLANDO, FL 328061110 (Tel: 3218415142)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 19, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN CASTRO, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #TRN24962 in None)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881117018
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 19, 2017
Last Update: October 04, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 505673

Saint Louis, MO 631505673

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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