Quick answers
- Does Ernest R. Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest R. 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 Ernest R. Castro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 67 services for Ernest R. Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernest R. Castro's NPI number?
- 1982785721. 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 Ernest R. 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)25 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 cholesterol55%
- Arthritis52%
- High blood pressure48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernest R. Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6870 W 52nd Ave, Suite 212Arvada, CO 80002 (720) 868‑3111
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Arvada
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arvada, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 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) | 1982785721 |
| 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