2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1689735268 D.D.S.
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JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.

General Practice Dentistry in FALLSTON, Maryland. 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
120
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in FALLSTON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 120 claims across 89 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. filed 120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FALLSTON, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2006

NPI 1689735268

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

120 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Maryland

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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.

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JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in FALLSTON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1689735268. 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.

JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 2106 FALLSTON RD, FALLSTON, MD, 21047, with a listed phone of (410) 893-0513. NPI 1689735268 was issued on 12/13/2006. 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 120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $844 in drug spend. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

2106 FALLSTON RD
FALLSTON, MD 21047

Provider Details

NPI 1689735268
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/13/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

120
Total Claims
$844
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
120
Total Day Supply
1,015
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$844
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
59
Azithromycin
28
Clindamycin Hcl
11

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s 120 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Maryland

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s specialty?
JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in FALLSTON, Maryland. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. wrote 120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $844 in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. located?
JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. is located at 2106 FALLSTON RD, FALLSTON, MD, 21047. Phone: (410) 893-0513.
What is JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689735268, issued on 12/13/2006.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 120 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s credentials?
JOSEPH CASTRO, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1689735268 with credentials D.D.S.. 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).

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