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Dr. Januario Castro, MD

Dr. Januario Castro, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Castro, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Januario Castro, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castro graduated from Universidad Industrial De Santander and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (480) 301-8000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Universidad Industrial De Santander | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Medical Oncologist | Professor of Medicine

    Is Dr. Castro board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Januario Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Castro speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Castro treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia
    • CLL Leukemia in Remission
    • B-Cell CLL in Remission
    • Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
    • C9111: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in remission

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • Lymphatic Cancer
    • Lymphosarcoma
    • NHL
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8590: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
    • C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
    • C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL relapse
    • Recurrent chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • B-cell CLL relapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9112: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in relapse

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Castro perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 301-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Castro's office located?

    Dr. Januario Castro's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    (480) 301-8000

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    Dr. Januario Castro's Practice 2

    3855 Health Sciences Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92093

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    Dr. Januario Castro's Practice 3

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 200

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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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 1871642538.

    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. Januario Castro's specialty?

    Dr. Castro is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Scottsdale, AZ. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Castro to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Explore Hematology / Oncology Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Januario Castro accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Januario Castro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (480) 301-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Januario Castro?

    Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (480) 301-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Januario Castro have?

    Dr. Januario Castro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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