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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castano Heredia, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Castano Heredia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castano Heredia’s office at (319) 353-6521.
What languages does Dr. Castano Heredia speak?
Dr. Castano Heredia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Castano Heredia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Castano Heredia 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. Castano Heredia. 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:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Castano Heredia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Castano Heredia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castano Heredia accept my insurance?
Dr. Castano Heredia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 353-6521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castano Heredia accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Castano Heredia in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Federal government of the United States
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Castano Heredia's office located?
Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia's Primary Practice
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 353-6521
What is Dr. Castano Heredia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castano Heredia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215424916.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castano Heredia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castano Heredia
What is Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia's specialty?
Dr. Castano Heredia is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Iowa City, IA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castano Heredia is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gabriel Castano Heredia accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gabriel Castano Heredia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castano Heredia's office at (319) 353-6521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gabriel Castano Heredia?
Please contact Dr. Castano Heredia's office at (319) 353-6521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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