2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1518979160 M.D., FACC
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FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ANNANDALE, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.283/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$171.66
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.283/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.283/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2006

NPI 1518979160

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,173 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

81.283/100 1.816999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.283/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 81.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 81.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in ANNANDALE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., FACC. NPI: 1518979160. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D., FACC credentials at 3301 WOODBURN RD STE 301, ANNANDALE, VA, 22003, with a listed phone of (703) 204-9301. NPI 1518979160 was issued on 08/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASTRO 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 1,173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $240K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.283/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.77, Cost 66.84), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

3301 WOODBURN RD STE 301
ANNANDALE, VA 22003

Provider Details

NPI 1518979160
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D., FACC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.283
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.77
Quality
66.84
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC 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.

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES
FALLS CHURCH, VA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$172

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,173 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.

1,173
Total Claims
$240K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,132
Total Day Supply
93,495
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$215K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 79, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
129
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Eliquis
Apixaban
86
Lisinopril
79
Furosemide
66
Amlodipine Besylate
63
Spironolactone
54
Losartan Potassium
47
Rosuvastatin Calcium
42
Carvedilol
35

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's 1,173 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CASTRO.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's specialty?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ANNANDALE, Virginia. Credentials: M.D., FACC.
How much does FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC wrote 1,173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $240K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
What is FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's Medicare quality score?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.283/100 (Quality: 70.77, Cost: 66.84). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC located?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC is located at 3301 WOODBURN RD STE 301, ANNANDALE, VA, 22003. Phone: (703) 204-9301.
What is FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's NPI number?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518979160, issued on 08/12/2006.
Does FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $215K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC accept Medicare?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,173 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's credentials?
FELIX CASTRO, M.D., FACC's NPI is 1518979160 with credentials M.D., FACC. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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