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Pathology

Claudia Y. Castro, MD

Works at hospitals in Vero Beach, FL · Melbourne, FL · Sebastian, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Claudia Y. Castro, MD is a pathologist at 13695 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958. Phone: (772) 589-3186. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Claudia Y. Castro had 813 Original Medicare patients and 2,659 services. NPI 1891866208. 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 Claudia Y. 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 Claudia Y. Castro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudia Y. 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 Claudia Y. Castro see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 813 Original Medicare patients and 2,659 services for Claudia Y. Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Claudia Y. Castro's NPI number?
1891866208. 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 Claudia Y. 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 patients813
Services billed to Medicare2,659
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,501 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)180 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)159 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)122 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)114 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Anxiety33%

Hospitals where Claudia Y. Castro works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claudia Y. 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 Claudia Y. Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Nextgen Pathology10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Nextgen Pathology

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891866208
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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