NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1962516690 MD
Verify on CMS → Alan Castro, MD
Psychiatry Physician in Brecksville, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 54,383 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
339
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Alan Castro, MD filed 339 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatry Physician in Brecksville, Ohio, prescribing 96% generic.
- 339
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Alan Castro, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962516690), first enumerated 08/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 339 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Ohio statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Alan Castro, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: OMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962516690 · Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962516690
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 54K Psychiatry Physician
- RX-LIGHT 339
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,500 in Ohio
- PHOTO-ENUM Carrie Kithianis, M.D. · 2006
Alan Castro, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
339 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Alan Castro, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alan Castro, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
339 66% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962516690 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/19/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Alan Castro, MD. To verify Alan Castro, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alan Castro, MD - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 339 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
339
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 735.333
- Total Day Supply
- 21,976
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alan Castro, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
29 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
27 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
26 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
25 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
24 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
24 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
18 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 29 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 27 |
| Alprazolam | 26 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 25 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 24 |
| Aripiprazole | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr Bupropion Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Alan Castro, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
54,383
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,010
Avg Claims per Provider
Alan Castro, MD's 339 claims are below the specialty average of 1,010.
Nationwide Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Castro, both outside Ohio so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Castro.
One of 1,500 Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Ohio, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Abdelrahman Abdelaziz
MD
Westlake, OH
Dr. Nadina Abdullayeva
MD
Northfield, OH
Dr. Said Abou Haidar
MD
Avon Lake, OH
Dr. Shiny Abraham
M.D
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Daniel Abramson
MD
Beavercreek, OH
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Castro, MD's specialty? ▼
Alan Castro, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Brecksville, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alan Castro, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Alan Castro, MD wrote 339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Castro, MD located? ▼
Alan Castro, MD is located at 8180 BRECKSVILLE RD, Brecksville, OH, 44141. Phone: (216) 834-0010.
What is Alan Castro, MD's NPI number? ▼
Alan Castro, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962516690, issued on 08/19/2006.
Does Alan Castro, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alan Castro, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 54,383 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,010 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Castro, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alan Castro, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Buspirone Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Castro, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Alan Castro, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 339 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Castro, MD's credentials? ▼
Alan Castro, MD's NPI is 1962516690 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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