SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Family Medicine Specialist in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Shamil Castro, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (850) 878-2637.
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 Family Medicine 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
- General abnormal tissue test
- Unspecified organ abnormality
- Abnormal body system finding
ICD-10 Codes:
- R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Castro perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shamil Castro may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castro's office.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 878-2637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Castro in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Capital Health Plan
CareCentrix
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
Dr. Shamil Castro's Primary Practice
1910 Hillbrooke Trl Ste 2
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 878-2637
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 1568808574.
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. Shamil Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tallahassee, FL. 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 to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shamil Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
Explore Family Medicine 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 Shamil Castro accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Shamil Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shamil Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (850) 878-2637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shamil Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (850) 878-2637 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Family Medicine Specialist Near Tallahassee, FL
BA
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Brian Allen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Tallahassee, FL
WK
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. William Kepper, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Tallahassee, FL
TL
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Taylor Larson, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Tallahassee, FL