Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler, DO
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brandon, FL with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler, DO has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 34+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 295dNPPES updated 2025-08-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1721 Brandon Main St Ste a, Brandon, FL 33511-5018
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.01/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Prescription Recipients
153
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
456
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $50k
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.
$40 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Des Moines University
Board certified · Jul 31, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
38135 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 33542-7505
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Brandon 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 Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler
NPI records show Dr. Decastro-Ziegler as active with telehealth listed in Brandon, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 315-1535.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Teresita Decastro-Ziegler
Practice Location
1721 Brandon Main St Ste a, Brandon, FL 33511-5018
Mailing Address
38135 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 33542-7505
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