Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ale-Castro, Infectious Disease Specialist in Miami Shores, FL?
Where did Dr. Ale-Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: INFECTIOUS DISEASE, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MIAMI, FL | Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center | Henry Ford Hospital | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Hofstra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ale-Castro board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Ale-Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ale-Castro speak?
Dr. Ale-Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ale-Castro typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ale-Castro diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ale-Castro. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ale-Castro typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Ale-Castro may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ale-Castro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ale-Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Ale-Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 756-6110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ale-Castro accept in Miami Shores, FL?
Dr. Ale-Castro in Miami Shores, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
State of California
State of Florida
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Where is Dr. Ale-Castro's office located?
Dr. Maria Ale-Castro's Primary Practice
9111 Park Dr
Miami Shores, FL 33138
(305) 756-6110
What hospitals are Dr. Ale-Castro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ale-Castro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ale-Castro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ale-Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295747772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ale-Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ale-Castro
What is Dr. Maria Ale-Castro's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.