FELIX D. CASTRO M.D., FACC – NPI #1518979160
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

FELIX CASTRO is a physician located in ANNANDALE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518979160 to FELIX CASTRO on August 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 18, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FELIX CASTRO below.

NPI Profile for
FELIX D. CASTRO

NPI Number
1518979160
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FELIX D. CASTRO
Credentials
M.D., FACC
Primary location
3301 WOODBURN RD STE 301
ANNANDALE, VA 22003-1294
Phone: (703) 204-9301 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 18, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FELIX CASTRO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidVA7304625
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 VA 0101047101

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
3300 GALLOWS RD,
FALLS CHURCH, VA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FELIX CASTRO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
      3600 JOSEPH SIEWICK DRIVE
      FAIRFAX, VA 22033
    • INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
      3300 GALLOWS ROAD
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
    • INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
      2501 PARKERS LANE
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
    • NOVANT HEALTH UVA HEALTH HAYMARKET MEDICAL CENTER
      15225 HEALTHCOTE BOULEVARD
      HAYMARKET, VA 20169

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