Quick answers
- Does Jose A. Castillo-Lugo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose A. Castillo-Lugo 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 Jose A. Castillo-Lugo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 2,002 services for Jose A. Castillo-Lugo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose A. Castillo-Lugo's NPI number?
- 1619962313. 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 Jose A. Castillo-Lugo, 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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,002 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)355 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)140 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)100 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)99 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)77 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes64%
- Heart failure45%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
Hospitals where Jose A. Castillo-Lugo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose A. Castillo-Lugo 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.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
- Bayamon Medical CenterBayamon, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400032
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450051
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose A. Castillo-Lugo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1411 N Beckley AveDallas, TX 75203 (214) 358‑2300
- 1411 N Beckley Ave, Suite 268Dallas, TX 75203 (214) 947‑4400
- 1625 N Story Rd, Suite 140Irving, TX 75061 (972) 871‑8282
- 301 W Colorado BlvdDallas, TX 75208 (214) 947‑8181
- 525 Ave Franklin D Roosevelt, Ofc 711San Juan, PR 00918 (214) 358‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose A. Castillo-Lugo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medhealth450 clinicians in the group
- Dallas Nephrology Associates157 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medhealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 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) | 1619962313 |
| 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