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Pathology

Eleanor S. Castro, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Creve Coeur, MO · Belleville, IL · Missouri, Illinois

Summary

Dr. Eleanor S. Castro, MD is a pathologist at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Fl 3, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 362-5641. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Eleanor S. Castro had 100 Original Medicare patients and 288 services. NPI 1568997831. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Eleanor S. Castro, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Eleanor S. Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Eleanor S. Castro accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Eleanor S. Castro see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 100 Original Medicare patients and 288 services for Eleanor S. Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Eleanor S. Castro's NPI number?
1568997831. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Eleanor S. Castro, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients100
Services billed to Medicare288
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)70 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)51 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)38 services
  4. Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)37 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)21 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure65%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)61%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Eleanor S. Castro works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Eleanor S. Castro at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Eleanor S. Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Eleanor S. Castro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington University

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568997831
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians