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Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

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. Dr. Cardenal Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenal Castro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cardenal Castro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cardenal Castro typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Cardenal Castro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 303

    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?A 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.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cardenal Castro is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Daniel Cardenal Castro?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenal Castro's office at (858) 262-6240 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cardenal Castro's office located?

    Dr. Cardenal Castro's offices are located in San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA.