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Who is Dr. Castellanos, Pulmonologist in Webster, MA?
Dr. Plutarco Castellanos, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Webster, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Castellanos graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at University of Massachusetts Program. Dr. Castellanos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castellanos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castellanos’s office.
Where did Dr. Castellanos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Massachusetts Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Castellanos speak?
Dr. Castellanos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Castellanos typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Castellanos 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. Castellanos. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Castellanos typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Castellanos 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. Castellanos. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Additional Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscopy (Needle Aspiration)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- Bronchoscopic lung biopsy
- Lung tissue sampling (bronchoscopy)
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31633: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Castellanos accept my insurance?
Dr. Castellanos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castellanos accept in Webster, MA?
Dr. Castellanos in Webster, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Central Mass Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castellanos' office located?
What is Dr. Castellanos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castellanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669463303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castellanos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castellanos
What is Dr. Plutarco Castellanos's specialty?
Dr. Castellanos is a Pulmonologist near Webster, MA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Plutarco Castellanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castellanos is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Emerson Health, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma, Cheshire Medical Center 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 Plutarco Castellanos accepting new patients in Webster, MA?
Yes, Dr. Plutarco Castellanos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Plutarco Castellanos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Plutarco Castellanos?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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