Quick answers
- Does Julio Castro Quero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julio Castro Quero 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 Julio Castro Quero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 988 services for Julio Castro Quero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julio Castro Quero's NPI number?
- 1972695724. 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 Julio Castro Quero, 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 | 336 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 988 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)409 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)209 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)144 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)119 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)105 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 disease58%
- Heart failure52%
- Depression51%
Hospitals where Julio Castro Quero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julio Castro Quero 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.
- Acadia General HospitalCrowley, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190044
- Ochsner American Legion HospitalJennings, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190053
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191302
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
Practice locations
Addresses where Julio Castro Quero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1214 Coolidge BlvdLafayette, LA 70503 (337) 289‑7991
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julio Castro Quero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coolidge Physician Services LLC51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coolidge Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972695724 |
| 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