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Who is Dr. Castillo, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Ricardo Castillo, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Castillo completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Pediatrics. Dr. Castillo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Castillo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
Is Dr. Castillo board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Castillo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Castillo speak?
Dr. Castillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Castillo typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Acute Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Recent Hepatitis C infection
- Short-term Hepatitis C
- New Hepatitis C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1710: Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Castillo typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Castillo may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Castillo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Castillo in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Care Service Corporation
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Where is Dr. Castillo's office located?
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 1487738811.
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. Ricardo Castillo's specialty?
Dr. Castillo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Castillo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unm 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Explore 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 Ricardo Castillo accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Castillo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Castillo?
Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Castillo have?
Dr. Ricardo Castillo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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