Peter J Casterella, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Peter J Casterella is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Peter J Casterella, M.D. has been part of the Seattle medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
Older · 5336dNPPES updated 2011-10-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1600 E Jefferson St 610, Seattle, WA 98122-5698
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.7%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
802
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
744
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,943
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$124 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Peter J Casterella's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Peter J Casterella, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Georgetown University School of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
550 17th Ave 680, Seattle, WA 98122
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Peter J Casterella
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter J Casterella for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Seattle 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 Peter J Casterella
Dr. Casterella is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 320-5391.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Peter J Casterella
Practice Location
1600 E Jefferson St 610, Seattle, WA 98122-5698
Mailing Address
550 17th Ave 680, Seattle, WA 98122
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine in Washington
See allSheldon R Rosen, M.D.
Seattle, WA
Robert Iver Hustrulid, M.D.
Spokane, WA
Richard Alan Kirkpatrick, M.D.
Longview, WA