Active NPI 1447418538 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Tim Castro , MD

Internal Medicine • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tim Castro, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2006, Dr. Castro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 912 S FLEISHEL AVE.

Dr. Castro is affiliated with Etmc Physician Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

912 S Fleishel Ave

Tyler, TX 757012018

Telephone 9035926901

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tyler Inpatient Management Specialists, Pa Facility NPI 1497776629

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -1.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

148 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Castro (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Tyler Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	307	127	$163.00	$74.72
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	211	113	$234.00	$112.13
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	94	92	$232.00	$108.41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	51	51	$457.00	$162.94
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	33	33	$231.00	$71.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	423	156	$234.00	$114.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	381	147	$163.00	$75.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	122	117	$232.00	$110.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	91	89	$457.00	$166.93
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	37	37	$231.00	$72.56
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	30	12	$614.00	$204.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	571	199	$163.00	$67.55
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	290	112	$234.00	$96.83
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	129	121	$232.00	$100.48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	47	47	$457.00	$186.49
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	16	16	$231.00	$74.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	730	241	$163.00	$69.61
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	151	144	$232.00	$103.13
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	127	76	$234.00	$99.94
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	56	55	$457.00	$194.36
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	17	17	$231.00	$76.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	708	279	$163.00	$71.71
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	213	126	$234.00	$103.59
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	150	147	$232.00	$105.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	70	$457.00	$200.96
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	23	23	$231.00	$78.43
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$186.00	$72.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	850	310	$163.00	$70.39
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	323	198	$234.00	$100.17
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	190	186	$232.00	$103.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	56	$457.00	$196.74
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	38	38	$231.00	$76.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	720	300	$163.39	$70.46
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	563	293	$234.00	$100.99
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	194	191	$232.00	$103.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	50	49	$457.00	$197.74
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	23	23	$231.00	$77.22
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$177.00	$71.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	724	304	$148.20	$69.60
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	606	295	$214.66	$100.98
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	198	189	$232.00	$104.03
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	47	47	$395.72	$195.06
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$177.00	$70.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX N0679

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 757011908

Phone: 9035905611

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

22 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Varalaxmi Nannaka , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1003198391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Naomi Wallace , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013699131

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Gatuz , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1073005880

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kimberly Brown , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083084537

Family Nurse Practitioner

Jordan Dickerson , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093608515

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Carla Wang-Kocik , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1093948333

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 04, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2011

Registered at 912 S FLEISHEL AVE, TYLER, TX 757012018 (Tel: 9035926901)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2011

Registered at 912 S FLEISHEL AVE, TYLER, TX 757012018 (Tel: 9035926901)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2011

Recorded as TIM CASTRO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #N0679 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447418538

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 27, 2008

Last Update: April 04, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

912 S Fleishel Ave

Tyler, TX 757012018

Phone: 9035926901

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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