Juan J Castano, - Medicare Gastroenterology in Mcallen, TX

Juan J Castano, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Consultants Of South Texas, Pllc and his current practice location is 533 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 365-4400.

Juan J Castano is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S3131) 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 1427404839.

Contact Information

Juan J Castano,
533 Pecan Blvd,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2356
(956) 365-4400
(956) 365-4111

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJuan J Castano
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience11 Years
Location533 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, Texas
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:
  • Juan J Castano graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427404839
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2016
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729372693
  • Enrollment ID: I20190603001496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Juan J Castano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427404839NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine S3131 (Texas)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist S3131 (Texas)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology S3131 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital
Rio Grande Regional HospitalMcallen, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital
Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, TXHospital
Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Consultants Of South Texas, Pllc327462493731

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. Juan J Castano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGastroenterology Consultants Of South Texas, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821127002
PECOS PAC ID: 3274624937
Enrollment ID: O20070809000340

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Juan J Castano is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Juan J Castano,
512 Victoria Ln Ste 2,
Harlingen, TX 78550-3227

Ph: (956) 365-4400
Juan J Castano,
533 Pecan Blvd,
Mcallen, TX 78501-2356

Ph: (956) 365-4400

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