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Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga, MD

Lowell, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Castro-Zarraga, Family Medicine Specialist in Lowell, MA?

    Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Castro-Zarraga is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro-Zarraga’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro-Zarraga’s office at (978) 878-8300.

    What languages does Dr. Castro-Zarraga speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Castro-Zarraga treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Castro-Zarraga 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-Zarraga. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar depression
    • Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
    • Depressive episode of bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Castro-Zarraga perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castro-Zarraga's office.

    Does Dr. Castro-Zarraga accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castro-Zarraga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 878-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castro-Zarraga accept in Lowell, MA?

    Dr. Castro-Zarraga in Lowell, 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

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Castro-Zarraga's office located?

    Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga's Primary Practice

    161 Jackson St

    Lowell, MA 01852

    (978) 878-8300

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    Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga's Practice 2

    170 Main St Unit G4G8

    Tewksbury, MA 01876

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    Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga's Practice 3

    384 High St

    Holyoke, MA 01040

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

    Dr. Castro-Zarraga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578705679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro-Zarraga?

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

    What is Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga's specialty?

    Dr. Castro-Zarraga is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lowell, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Castro-Zarraga to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Castro-Zarraga is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, United Regional Healthcare System 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Margarita Castro-Zarraga accepting new patients in Lowell, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margarita Castro-Zarraga offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castro-Zarraga's office at (978) 878-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Margarita Castro-Zarraga?

    Please contact Dr. Castro-Zarraga's office at (978) 878-8300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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