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Dr. Raphael Castillo, MD

Dr. Raphael Castillo, MD

Staten Island, NY

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    Who is Dr. Castillo, Ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Raphael Castillo, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castillo completed his residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Castillo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castillo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo’s office at (212) 677-2000.

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

    • Residency: Howard University Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Castillo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Castillo treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Castillo 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. Castillo. 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:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Changes in Eye Blood Vessels
    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Retinal Vascular Appearance Changes
    • Abnormal Retinal Vessel Look
    • Eye Vessel Changes
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
    • H35013: Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateral
    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
    • H3581: Retinal edema

    Also known as:

    • Macular Drusen
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Retinal Drusen
    • Yellow Spots on Retina
    • Age-Related Macular Drusen
    • Drusen in Eye
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
    • Eye pressure damage
    • Optic nerve damage from glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Does Dr. Castillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 677-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Castillo in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cascade Comprehensive Care

    • Centene

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Villagecare

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    Where is Dr. Castillo's office located?

    Dr. Raphael Castillo's Primary Practice

    3860 Victory Blvd

    Staten Island, NY 10314

    (212) 677-2000

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    Dr. Raphael Castillo's Practice 2

    218 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 979-4192

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    Dr. Raphael Castillo's Practice 3

    310 E 14th St

    New York, NY 10003

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

    Dr. Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770664294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castillo?

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

    What is Dr. Raphael Castillo's specialty?

    Dr. Castillo is a Ophthalmologist near Staten Island, NY. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Castillo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Raphael Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Castillo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Raphael Castillo accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Raphael Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raphael Castillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (212) 677-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raphael Castillo?

    Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (212) 677-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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