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Who is Dr. Casta, Anesthesiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alfonso Casta, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Casta graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Casta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casta’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Casta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bridgeport Hospital | Children's Hospital Boston Program
Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Casta board certified in Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alfonso Casta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Casta speak?
Dr. Casta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Casta treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Casta 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. Casta. 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:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Narrowed Mitral Valve at Birth
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Great Vein Malformation
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Complete AVSD
- Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Large Hole in Heart
- DORV
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Congenital Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mitral Valve Narrowing
- Mitral Valve Obstruction
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
- Major Vein Defect
- Abnormal Great Veins
- Large Vein Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q232: Congenital mitral stenosis
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
- Q268: Other congenital malformations of great veins
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Which procedures does Dr. Casta perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alfonso Casta may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Casta's office.
Does Dr. Casta accept my insurance?
Dr. Casta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casta accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Casta in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Casta's office located?
What is Dr. Casta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861460149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casta
What is Dr. Alfonso Casta's specialty?
Dr. Casta is a Anesthesiologist near Boston, MA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Casta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alfonso Casta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Casta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Alfonso Casta accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alfonso Casta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfonso Casta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casta's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfonso Casta?
Please contact Dr. Casta's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alfonso Casta have?
Dr. Alfonso Casta is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Pediatrics.
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