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- 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
About Paul Castro
Paul C. Castro, AGACNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Duarte, CA. Paul is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — acute care. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 195 Medicare patients across 608 services. The services billed most often include removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427769918.
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
- (626) 256-4673
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 DUARTE RD
Duarte, CA 91010
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Brain & Memory
Brain & Nerves
Digestive & Gut
General Health
General Senior Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Infections
Mental Health
Skin
Skin & Wounds
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive Health
Endocrine & Hormones
Endocrine & Metabolic
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mobility & Balance
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
General Health
General Senior Health
Home & Facility Care
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetic Foot Care
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
Specialized Care
Vaccines & Injections
Wound Care
Brain & Memory
Heart & Circulation
In-Office Treatments
Lab & Monitoring
Lab Tests & Screening
Medication Management
Pain Management
Vaccines & Prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
608 services · 195 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
223 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
137 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
99 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | Procedure | 49450 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
104 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99342 |
30 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
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.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Duarte 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 3
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Paul C. Castro's specialty?
Paul C. Castro is a nurse practitioner in Duarte, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Paul C. Castro?
Paul C. Castro is listed at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Paul C. Castro?
The number on file is (626) 256-4673. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Paul C. Castro's NPI number?
Paul C. Castro's National Provider Identifier is 1427769918. 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 Paul C. Castro's education?
Paul C. Castro attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Paul C. Castro been practicing?
Paul C. Castro has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Paul C. Castro known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul C. Castro performs procedures including removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Paul C. Castro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul C. Castro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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