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Dr. Barbara Castro

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Castro, Anesthesiologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Barbara Castro is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Castro completed her residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Castro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (434) 924-2283.

    Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Cincinnati

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    What languages does Dr. Castro speak?

    Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Castro treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
    • Double Outlet Right Ventricle
    • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
    • Underdeveloped Aorta
    • Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • Transposition of the Great Arteries
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly
    • Heart Artery Misconnection
    • DORV
    • PDA
    • Open Ductus Arteriosus
    • Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
    • Small Aorta
    • Hypoplastic Aorta
    • Narrow Aorta
    • Complete AVSD
    • Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
    • Large Hole in Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
    • Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
    • Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect
    • Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
    • Q2542: Hypoplasia of aorta
    • Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect

    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:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does Dr. Castro perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Castro performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion for Children
    • Central Line Placement
    • Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
    • Pediatric Central Line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age

    Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Castro in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Castro's office located?

    Dr. Barbara Castro's Primary Practice

    1204 W Main St

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-2283

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    Dr. Barbara Castro's Practice 2

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    What is Dr. Castro's NPI number?An 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 1841369469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro

    What is Dr. Barbara Castro's specialty?

    Dr. Castro is a Anesthesiologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Castro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barbara Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Barbara Castro accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Castro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Castro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (434) 924-2283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barbara Castro?

    Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (434) 924-2283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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