2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1619978285 MD
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Francisco Castillos, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in Wake Forest, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Francisco Castillos, MD filed 1,214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Wake Forest, North Carolina, prescribing 82% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$1.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Francisco Castillos, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,214 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Francisco Castillos, 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 Francisco Castillos, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2005

NPI 1619978285

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,214 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Hematology & Oncology Physician - 0.2%Hematology & Oncology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state 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 Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Francisco Castillos, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11635 NORTHPARK DR, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, with a listed phone of (919) 825-4637. NPI 1619978285 was issued on 08/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Castillos 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 1,214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

11635 NORTHPARK DR
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Provider Details

NPI 1619978285
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2005

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 Francisco Castillos, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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

Francisco Castillos, MD - brand share 17.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average

17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,214 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.

1,214
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,199
Total Day Supply
60,877
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$438K
Opioid Claims
61 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
125

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 66, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Francisco Castillos, 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
Omeprazole
62
Jakafi
Ruxolitinib Phosphate
44
Doxycycline Hyclate
40
Eliquis
Apixaban
40
Alprazolam
37
Metronidazole
37
Ezetimibe
35
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
35
Lorazepam
28
Amlodipine Besylate
27

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How Francisco Castillos, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

Francisco Castillos, MD's 1,214 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francisco Castillos, MD's specialty?
Francisco Castillos, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Francisco Castillos, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Francisco Castillos, MD wrote 1,214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
Where is Francisco Castillos, MD located?
Francisco Castillos, MD is located at 11635 NORTHPARK DR, Wake Forest, NC, 27587. Phone: (919) 825-4637.
What is Francisco Castillos, MD's NPI number?
Francisco Castillos, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619978285, issued on 08/09/2005.
Does Francisco Castillos, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Francisco Castillos, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does Francisco Castillos, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Francisco Castillos, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francisco Castillos, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francisco Castillos, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Jakafi, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francisco Castillos, MD accept Medicare?
Francisco Castillos, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,214 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francisco Castillos, MD's credentials?
Francisco Castillos, MD's NPI is 1619978285 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.