Quick answers
- Does Elquis M. Castillo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elquis M. Castillo 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 Elquis M. Castillo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 692 Original Medicare patients and 229,655 services for Elquis M. Castillo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elquis M. Castillo's NPI number?
- 1609890474. 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 Elquis M. Castillo, 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 patients | 692 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 229,655 |
| Different services or procedures | 117 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)41,800 services
- Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)17,100 services
- Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg (J1568)13,224 services
- Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)12,750 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)9,300 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Elquis M. Castillo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elquis M. Castillo 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.
- Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010040
Practice locations
Addresses where Elquis M. Castillo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 705 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 35903 (256) 492‑0375
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elquis M. Castillo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hematology and Oncology Associates of Alabama LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hematology and Oncology Associates of Alabama LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609890474 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians