Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Benjamin Christian Castro, MD

Individual provider Surgery Physician · NPI 1881117018

Dr. Benjamin Christian Castro, MD is a General Surgery in Springfield, Missouri. Graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 2017, 9 years ago. Practices with Lester E Cox Medical Centers, a 249-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
9
Trained at
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2017
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

See every abbreviation used in this directory →

Practice location Address checks out

1001 E Primrose St
Springfield, MO 65807-5155
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Show map & directions

Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 500 N Keene St Ste 305, Columbia, MO 65201-8104 — (573) 882-5673
  • 3800 S National Ave Ste 600, Springfield, MO 65807-5249 — (000) 000-0000

Specialties & licences

Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208600000X · Licence 2023030336 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1881117018
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 19, 2017
Last updated in NPPESOctober 4, 2024
Certification dateOctober 4, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyGENERAL SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2017 (9 years in practice)
Group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers — 249 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations5 on file with Medicare

Other providers in Springfield