2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1053370973 NP
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NANCY CASTRO, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island. 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
361
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$108.87
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NANCY CASTRO, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 361 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $108.87 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NANCY CASTRO, NP filed 361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NANCY CASTRO, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2006

NPI 1053370973

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

361 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

NANCY CASTRO, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1053370973. 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.

NANCY CASTRO, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 450 CLINTON ST, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895, with a listed phone of (401) 767-4100. NPI 1053370973 was issued on 03/20/2006. 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 361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

450 CLINTON ST
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895

Provider Details

NPI 1053370973
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NANCY CASTRO, NP 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.

BLUEPRINT HEALTHCARE LLC
WOONSOCKET, RI

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 NANCY CASTRO, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$109

Largest payer

Alkermes, Inc.

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

NANCY CASTRO, NP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 361 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.

361
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
361
Total Day Supply
7,795
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
31
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Lansoprazole
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
15
Gabapentin
14
Lactulose
14
Triamcinolone Acetonide
14
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
13
Ibuprofen
13

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How NANCY CASTRO, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

NANCY CASTRO, NP's 361 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Rhode Island

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY CASTRO, NP's specialty?
NANCY CASTRO, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island. Credentials: NP.
How much does NANCY CASTRO, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY CASTRO, NP wrote 361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is NANCY CASTRO, NP located?
NANCY CASTRO, NP is located at 450 CLINTON ST, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895. Phone: (401) 767-4100.
What is NANCY CASTRO, NP's NPI number?
NANCY CASTRO, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053370973, issued on 03/20/2006.
Does NANCY CASTRO, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY CASTRO, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NANCY CASTRO, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY CASTRO, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Synthroid, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY CASTRO, NP accept Medicare?
NANCY CASTRO, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 361 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY CASTRO, NP's credentials?
NANCY CASTRO, NP's NPI is 1053370973 with credentials NP. 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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