Robert Castro, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Fort Myers, FL

Robert Castro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Fort Myers, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Lee Memorial Health System and his current practice location is 9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 454, Fort Myers, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 343-9710.

Robert Castro is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME123310) 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 1588920599.

Contact Information

Robert Castro, MD
9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 454,
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-9710
(239) 343-9715



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Castro
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience12 Years
Location9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 454, Fort Myers, Florida
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:
  • Robert Castro graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588920599
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2012
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264701572
  • Enrollment ID: I20170629002238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Castro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588920599NPI-NPPES
020959900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease ME123310 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lee Memorial HospitalFort myers, FLHospital
Cape Coral HospitalCape coral, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lee Memorial Health System87299966081022

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Entity NameLee Memorial Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992873319
PECOS PAC ID: 8729996608
Enrollment ID: O20031118000604

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert Castro, MD
Po Box 2147,
Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147

Ph: (239) 343-9710
Robert Castro, MD
9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 454,
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Ph: (239) 343-9710

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Fort Myers, FL

Anthony A Mcfarlane, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8960 Colonial Center Dr Ste 302, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Phone: 239-343-9700    Fax: 239-343-9699
Scott Francis Allen, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1550 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239-938-2000    
Dr. Jyothsna Priyadarshini Bandaru, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3725 Piazza Dr Apt 202, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: 000-000-0000    
Dr. Daniel Morales, MD
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Practice Location: 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-2052    Fax: 239-343-5348
Richard A Chazal, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9800 S Health Park Dr, Suite 320, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-343-6350    Fax: 239-343-6358
Dr. James M Toomey, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13340 Metro Pkwy Ste 310, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Phone: 239-343-1448    Fax: 239-343-1449
Charles M Callahan, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2780 Cleveland Ave Ste 809, Fort Myers, FL 33901
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