Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster, MD MPH
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Ocala, FL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster, MD MPH practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Ocala, FL. He has been in practice for 22+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 451dNPPES updated 2025-02-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.22/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
278
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
294
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $134k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
12303 Ne 130th Ln Ste 120, Kirkland, WA 98034-3041
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ocala required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster
NPI records show Dr. Lopez De Castilla Koster as active with telehealth listed in Ocala, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 273-9804.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diego Lopez De Castilla Koster
Practice Location
2100 Nw 35th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34475
Mailing Address
12303 Ne 130th Ln Ste 120, Kirkland, WA 98034-3041
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