2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1316000979 MD
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CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
407
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD filed 407 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

407
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

407 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/18/2006

NPI 1316000979

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

407 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 151 HAROLD FLEMING CT, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303, with a listed phone of (864) 573-6320. NPI 1316000979 was issued on 12/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTILLO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 407 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

151 HAROLD FLEMING CT
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Provider Details

NPI 1316000979
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
SANTA ROSA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 407 2023 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 2023.

407
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
513
Total Day Supply
14,848
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
46 (11.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
66
Methadone Hcl
44
Quetiapine Fumarate
32
Gabapentin
30
Clonazepam
26
Modafinil
23
Temazepam
21
Belsomra
Suvorexant
16
Methylphenidate Hcl
12
Ramelteon
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's 407 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASTILLO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's specialty?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD wrote 407 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD located?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD is located at 151 HAROLD FLEMING CT, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303. Phone: (864) 573-6320.
What is CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316000979, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Methadone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 407 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's credentials?
CHRISTIAN CASTILLO, MD's NPI is 1316000979 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

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 (2023). 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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