Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Pediatric Cardiologist in Brick, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC, NY, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatric Cardiology; St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatric Cardiology; Driscoll Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics | Driscoll Children's Hospital | Driscoll Children's Hospital
Medical School: University De Monterrey- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico | University De Monterrey Faculty De Med Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico | University of Monterrey
Is Dr. Castro board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Elsa Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1994, American Board of Pediatrics since 2008, American Board of Pediatrics since 2002, American Board of Pediatrics since 1998, American Board of Pediatrics since 2006, American Board of Pediatrics since 2013
What languages does Dr. Castro speak?
Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. 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. 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:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elsa Castro may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Castro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 458-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Brick, NJ?
Dr. Castro in Brick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Castro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Castro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Castro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639146954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro