Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elvis Castillo Garcia, M.D.

Infectious Disease · Zephyrhills, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
38051 MARKET SQ, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
8137808085
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1285829564 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Castillo Garcia

Dr. Elvis Castillo Garcia is an infectious disease specialist in Zephyrhills, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Castillo Garcia performed 2,800 Medicare services across 995 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Castillo Garcia received a total of $3,309 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious disease. 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 Garcia 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 20% volume in FL $3,309 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,800
Medicare services
Top 20% in FL for infectious disease
995
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~156 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
1,712 $62 $186
Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes
This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider.
368 $24 $80
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
217 $137 $516
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
164 $92 $265
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
110 $82 $273
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
92 $64 $186
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
59 $100 $351
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
31 $26 $219
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
31 $40 $101
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
16 $118 $415
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,309
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $473/year across 7 years
Top 27% in FL for infectious disease
24
Companies
88
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
$2,332 (70.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$666 (20.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$311 (9.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$691
2023
$1,037
2022
$359
2021
$220
2020
$73
2019
$91
2018
$837

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KCI USA, Inc
$666
ETS Wound Care LLC
$599
Insmed, Inc.
$423
ViiV Healthcare Company
$372
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$228
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$169
KCI USA, Inc.
$136
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$133
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
BIOTRONIK INC.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$70
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$41
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$30
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$29
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Medline Industries, Inc.
$20
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$15
Solventum Corporation
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Hollister Incorporated
$12
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · ALLEVYN LIFE L 15.4X15.4 CTN10 · Arikayce · BLASTX WOUND GEL · Baxdela · CABENUVA · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Cavilon · Cresemba · DALVANCE · DOVATO · GRAFIX PL · IoPlex Iodophor Foam Dressings · MIRRAGEN ADVANCED WOUND MATRIX · Mavyret · NUZYRA · New Image · PIFELTRO · PREVYMIS · Rezzayo · Santyl · Symtuza · UPTRAVI · VIBATIV · VOWST · Vabomere · Veklury
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $118 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Infectious diseases within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
2.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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 Garcia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

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 Garcia experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Castillo Garcia performed 1,712 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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 Garcia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Castillo Garcia received a total of $3,309 from 24 companies across 88 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 Garcia's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Zephyrhills?
Dr. Castillo Garcia's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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 Garcia) 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 →