Dr Javier Antonio Castillo, MD - Medicare Urology in Ponce, PR

Dr Javier Antonio Castillo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. His current practice location is Torre Medica San Lucas, 909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 259-7293.

Dr Javier Antonio Castillo is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 18175) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568621084.

Contact Information

Dr Javier Antonio Castillo, MD
Torre Medica San Lucas, 909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510,
Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 259-7293
(787) 840-6679



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Javier Antonio Castillo
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience16 Years
LocationTorre Medica San Lucas, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Javier Antonio Castillo attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568621084
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648497610
  • Enrollment ID: I20140814002243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Javier Antonio Castillo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568621084NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 18175 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Luke's Memorial Hospital IncPonce, PRHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Javier Antonio Castillo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUrosalud Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477960334
PECOS PAC ID: 9739306705
Enrollment ID: O20140814002192

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Javier Antonio Castillo, MD
Torre Medica San Lucas, 909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510,
Ponce, PR 00716

Ph: (787) 259-7293
Dr Javier Antonio Castillo, MD
Torre Medica San Lucas, 909 Ave. Tito Castro, Suite #510,
Ponce, PR 00716

Ph: (787) 259-7293

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