Itza Castro, NP
Castro Nurse Practitioner
1780142737Is Itza Castro, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Itza Castro, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Palo Alto. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 11), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Castro's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto has 647 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 158 focused on family nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
11
Avg in Palo Alto
647
Nurse Practitioners in Palo Alto
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Castro's license is active and unrestricted with the California board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Itza Castro, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Itza Castro, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1780142737) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Itza Castro, NP?
Itza Castro, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Palo Alto has about 11 years. There are 647 nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, including 158 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Itza Castro, NP located?
Itza Castro, NP practices at Castro Nurse Practitioner, 795 EL CAMINO REAL FL 3, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Phone: (650) 853-2951.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Castro's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/08/2019