2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1548368459 MD
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ROBERT CASTRO, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 422 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$75.65
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT CASTRO, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 422 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $75.65 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT CASTRO, MD filed 1,536 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT CASTRO, 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).

ROBERT CASTRO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2006

NPI 1548368459

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,536 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology 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).

ROBERT CASTRO, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548368459. 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.

ROBERT CASTRO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at CONDOMINIO LA PALMA PERAL #14, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00680, with a listed phone of (787) 834-2994. NPI 1548368459 was issued on 09/21/2006. 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 1,536 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 422 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.1%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

CONDOMINIO LA PALMA PERAL #14
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680

Provider Details

NPI 1548368459
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2006

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 ROBERT CASTRO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$76

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 · Generic-heavy

ROBERT CASTRO, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,536 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.

1,536
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
422
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,545
Total Day Supply
36,239
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
493 (32.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.00
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 141, 85+: 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
Tizanidine Hcl
304
Gabapentin
264
Meloxicam
196
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
160
Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen
84
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
74
Tramadol Hcl
73
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen
49
Midazolam Hcl
Midazolam Hcl/Pf
45
Fentanyl Citrate
Fentanyl Citrate/Pf
24

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How ROBERT CASTRO, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT CASTRO, MD's 1,536 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT CASTRO, MD's specialty?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT CASTRO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT CASTRO, MD wrote 1,536 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 422 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT CASTRO, MD located?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD is located at CONDOMINIO LA PALMA PERAL #14, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00680. Phone: (787) 834-2994.
What is ROBERT CASTRO, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548368459, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does ROBERT CASTRO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT CASTRO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT CASTRO, MD had 493 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.1%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT CASTRO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT CASTRO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT CASTRO, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,536 Part D claims and 422 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT CASTRO, MD's credentials?
ROBERT CASTRO, MD's NPI is 1548368459 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).

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