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- 10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402, Los Angeles, CA 90034
About Dr. Castro
Michael P. Castro, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in hematology/oncology. Michael trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1986. Michael is also listed as specializing in medical oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 498 Medicare patients across 972 services. The services billed most often include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306834338.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (808) 445-4085
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10001 VENICE BLVD APT 402
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
972 services · 498 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
79 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
126 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
115 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
108 | As often as other peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level | Lab test | 83615 |
85 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Phosphate level | Lab test | 84100 |
82 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Iron level | Lab test | 83540 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Ferritin (blood protein) level | Lab test | 82728 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hematology/oncology specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael P. Castro's specialty?
Michael P. Castro is a hematology/oncology in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael P. Castro?
Michael P. Castro is listed at 10001 Venice Blvd Apt 402, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael P. Castro?
The number on file is (808) 445-4085. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael P. Castro's NPI number?
Michael P. Castro's National Provider Identifier is 1306834338. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Michael P. Castro's education?
Michael P. Castro attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael P. Castro been practicing?
Michael P. Castro has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael P. Castro known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael P. Castro performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael P. Castro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael P. Castro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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