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Active NPI 1225225477 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ahren Pinili Castro , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ahren Castro, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Houston, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Castro provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 10750 WESTVIEW DR.

Dr. Castro accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10750 Westview Dr
Walmart Vision Center

Houston, TX 770435019

Telephone 7134650200
Fax 7134650220
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores Texas Llc Facility NPI 1871510032

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castro (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $140.00 $137.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7128TG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1114528833

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Angela Trinh

Pharmacist

NPI 1336740158
Duehan Ngo

Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy

NPI 1629679410
Jamie Jin

Pharmacist

NPI 1740881580
NPI 1932772886

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1942846878

Registered Pharmacist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2017

Registered at 10750 WESTVIEW DR, WALMART VISION CENTER, HOUSTON, TX 770435019 (Tel: 7134650200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 19925, HOUSTON, TX 772241925 (Tel: 7134650200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2017

Recorded as AHREN CASTRO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2017

Optometrist (License #7128TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 20, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 20, 2016

Registered at 10750 WESTVIEW DR, WALMART VISION CENTER, HOUSTON, TX 770435019 (Tel: 7134650200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 19925, HOUSTON, TX 772241925 (Tel: 7139925999)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 20, 2016

Recorded as AHREN CASTRO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 20, 2016

Optometrist (License #7128TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225225477
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 02, 2007
Last Update: July 24, 2017
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 19925

Houston, TX 772241925

Phone: 7134650200

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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