Quick answers
- Does Melinda J. Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda J. 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 Melinda J. Castro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Melinda J. Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda J. Castro's NPI number?
- 1740337450. 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 Melinda J. 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 patients | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)46 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Anxiety18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda J. Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21720 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101Katy, TX 77450 (281) 728‑3107
- 2855 Gramercy StHouston, TX 77025 (281) 348‑0400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda J. Castro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Compass Anesthesia Providers, PLLC165 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Compass Anesthesia Providers, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740337450 |
| 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
- 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