Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Demetrio Castillo, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Hollywood, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
1150 N 35TH AVE STE 605, Hollywood, FL 33021
9542657900
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1114199056 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Castillo from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Castillo

Dr. Demetrio Castillo is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Hollywood, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Castillo performed 4,048 Medicare services across 2,092 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Castillo received a total of $15,704 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Castillo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 40% volume in FL$ $15,704 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,048
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,092
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~225 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days896$18$108
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec849$9$115
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days641$24$115
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days597$21$86
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days271$30$227
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days262$21$94
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)254$93$340
Initial hospital admission, high complexity85$140$652
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity81$97$331
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system48$56$205
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$133$535
Programming of single lead pacemaker system15$51$174
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion15$69$539
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation12$826$2,899
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
46.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
53.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,704
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,243/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
8
Companies
117
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,329 (53.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,375 (47.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,710
2023
$226
2022
$1,099
2021
$371
2020
$336
2019
$8,950
2018
$1,011

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$7,375
Abbott Laboratories
$4,524
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,994
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,015
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$600
Boston Scientific Corporation
$164
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · AVEIR · Advisor Catheter · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · CARTO 3 · CRT-Ds · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · Fortify Assura · General - Therapies · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · JOT DX · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Reveal LINQ · SelectSecure · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $388 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Castillo is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Castillo experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Castillo performed 896 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Castillo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Castillo received a total of $15,704 from 8 companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Castillo's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Hollywood?
Dr. Castillo's average Medicare payment per service is $31. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Castillo) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →