Dr. Mario Castro
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 33 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1988
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881610004
Dr. Mario Castro MD
Pulmonologist
He is located at 4000 Cambridge Street in Kansas City, KS 66160. Can help patients with the following: Edema, Embolism, Hiatal Hernia, Hyperkalemia, Influenza, Obesity. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881610004. Appointment can be made via the phone number (913) 588-7529. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Mario Castro, being an pulmonologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Mario Castro.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asbestosis
- Asphyxia
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed Lung
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Cystitis
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Embolism
- Emphysema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperthermia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypothermia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Lung Cancer
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Prescription Refill
- Pulmonary Aspiration
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking and Quitting Smoking
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mario Castro as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
Network data as of Jul 21, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare EPO Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold Plus | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Silver Plus | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Mario Castro is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Mario Castro is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Washington University
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Teva Pharmaceuticals | $505363 |
| AstraZeneca | $235770 |
| Genentech | $164338 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $533368 |
| Consulting | $403546 |
| Travel and Lodging | $246405 |
| Food and Beverage | $26312 |
| Other | $26140 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1988Additional Specialities
- Critical Care Specialist
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Mario Castro treat?
Dr. Mario Castro provides treatment for Edema, Embolism, Hiatal Hernia, Hyperkalemia, Influenza, Obesity. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Mario Castro accept insurance?
Dr. Mario Castro is listed in-network for 36 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Mario Castro have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Mario Castro is affiliated with Cohen Eye Associates, Limited.
Where can you meet with Dr. Mario Castro?
Dr. Mario Castro's office is located at 4000 Cambridge Street in Kansas City, KS 66160.
Has Dr. Mario Castro affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Mario Castro is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.