Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Decastro, Hematologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Decastro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Auto De Santo Domingo (Uasd)
Is Dr. Decastro board certified as a Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Decastro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Decastro speak?
Dr. Decastro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Decastro typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Decastro 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. Decastro. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Decastro typically perform?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Decastro may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Decastro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Decastro accept my insurance?
Dr. Decastro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Decastro accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Decastro in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Decastro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Decastro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Decastro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Decastro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Decastro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649353897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Decastro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Decastro