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Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cardenal Castro, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cardenal Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenal Castro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardenal Castro’s office at (858) 262-6240.

    What languages does Dr. Cardenal Castro speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cardenal Castro treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cardenal 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. Cardenal 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture
    • Left Femur Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cardenal Castro perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cardenal Castro's office.

    Does Dr. Cardenal Castro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cardenal Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 262-6240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cardenal Castro accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Cardenal Castro in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cardenal Castro's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro's Primary Practice

    300 Fir St

    San Diego, CA 92101

    (858) 262-6240

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    Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro's Practice 2

    751 Medical Center Ct

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro's Practice 3

    5651 Copley Dr

    San Diego, CA 92111

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    What is Dr. Cardenal Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cardenal Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619310075.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardenal Castro?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro's specialty?

    Dr. Cardenal Castro is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Cardenal Castro to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cardenal Castro is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Daniel Cardenal Castro accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenal Castro's office at (858) 262-6240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Cardenal Castro?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenal Castro's office at (858) 262-6240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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