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Who is Dr. De Castro, Clinical Geneticist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Mauricio De Castro, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. De Castro is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Castro’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Castro’s office at (601) 815-2005.
What languages does Dr. De Castro speak?
Dr. De Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. De Castro treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. De 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. De 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.
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Cognitive Impairment
- Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (General)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Double-Jointedness
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M357: Hypermobility syndrome
Also known as:
- Limb Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Limb Anomalies
- Limb Malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q872: Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs
Also known as:
- Family history of other specified Condition
- Family History
- Inherited health risks
- Genetic predisposition to certain conditions
- Family history of specific illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8489: Family history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic risk for birth defects
- Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
- Congenital anomalies in family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Which procedures does Dr. De Castro perform as a Clinical Geneticist?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mauricio De Castro may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
For detailed information, please contact Dr. De Castro's office.
Does Dr. De Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. De Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Castro accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. De Castro in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
Cigna
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. De Castro's office located?
Dr. Mauricio De Castro's Primary Practice
2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 815-2005
What is Dr. De Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407083256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Castro
What is Dr. Mauricio De Castro's specialty?
Dr. De Castro is a Clinical Geneticist near Jackson, MS. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. De Castro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mauricio De Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Castro is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center 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
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Is Mauricio De Castro accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
No, Dr. Mauricio De Castro is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mauricio De Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Castro's office at (601) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mauricio De Castro?
Please contact Dr. De Castro's office at (601) 815-2005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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