Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Carol K. Castro work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Carol K. Castro at 2 hospitals: PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Carol K. Castro see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Ridgecrest, CA and Whittier, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Carol K. Castro's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Carol K. Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol K. Castro accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Carol K. Castro?
- (760) 499-3899, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Carol K. Castro's NPI number?
- 1740770072. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Carol K. Castro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carol K. Castro at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- PIH Health Good Samaritan HospitalLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050471
- Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051333
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol K. Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1081 N China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 499‑3899
- 12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 967‑2885
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol K. Castro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- PIH Health Physicians622 clinicians in the group
- Ridgecrest Regional Hospital95 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Ridgecrest
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ridgecrest, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740770072 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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