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Dr. Cristina Castro, DVM
Veterinarian in Carlsbad, NM · enumerated 2014.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1235534603
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Cristina Castro
Credential DVM
Sex Female
Practice address 103 E Blodgett St, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
Phone (575) 887-3653
Fax (575) 887-6846
Enumeration date Oct 28, 2014
Last updated in NPPES Oct 28, 2014
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What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Cristina Castro practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Carlsbad, NM. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Cristina Castro?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Cristina Castro is 1235534603, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-10-28.