Active NPI 1568621084 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Javier Antonio Castillo , MD

Urology • Ponce, PR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Javier Castillo, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Ponce, PR. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Castillo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS.

Dr. Castillo accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Torre Medica San Lucas
909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510

Ponce, PR 00716

Telephone 7872597293

Fax 7878406679

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Derick E. Colon Lopez Facility NPI 1821732843

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Ponce, PR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.0 Yrs

State Avg: 31.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Ponce, PR (129 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castillo (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Ponce Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	38	$90.43	$89.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	46	$90.82	$89.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$112.71	$111.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	47	$92.37	$91.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$114.18	$112.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	60	$91.92	$91.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	56	$72.49	$71.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$109.72	$109.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	205	102	$75.61	$74.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$110.22	$108.69
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	36	31	$196.91	$191.35
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	24	22	$15.12	$12.19
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	17	17	$112.33	$110.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	76	$72.94	$67.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$110.02	$102.55
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	26	21	$171.80	$158.76
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	22	22	$16.25	$13.05
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	18	18	$113.58	$105.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	68	$66.28	$63.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$97.44	$92.54
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	28	27	$151.51	$143.13
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	22	21	$14.56	$12.65
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	18	18	$99.64	$95.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License PR 18175

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Lysandra Hernandez , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1740904168

Physician Assistant

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 July 12, 2019

Registered at TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS, 909 AVE. TITO CASTRO, SUITE #510, PONCE, PR 00716 (Tel: 7872597293)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2019

Registered at TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS, 909 AVE. TITO CASTRO, SUITE #510, PONCE, PR 00716 (Tel: 7872597293)

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NPI Profile Active August 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2014

Registered at 909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE #510, PONCE, PR 007164728 (Tel: 7872597293)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2014

Registered at 909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE #510, PONCE, PR 007164728

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 04, 2014

Recorded as JAVIER CASTILLO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2014

Urology (License #18175 in PR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568621084

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2008

Last Update: July 12, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Torre Medica San Lucas, 909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510

Ponce, PR 00716

Phone: 7872597293

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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