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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gonzalez Castro, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gonzalez Castro is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Gonzalez Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez Castro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez Castro’s office at (617) 632-2166.
What languages does Dr. Gonzalez Castro speak?
Dr. Gonzalez Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez Castro typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- PCNSL
- Brain Lymphoma
- Spinal Cord Lymphoma
- CNS Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Also known as:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Gonzalez Castro typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Gonzalez Castro performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gonzalez 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Gonzalez Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Gonzalez Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-2166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez Castro accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Gonzalez Castro in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gonzalez Castro's office located?
Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro's Primary Practice
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-2166
What is Dr. Gonzalez Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gonzalez Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174936165.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gonzalez Castro
What is Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro's specialty?
Dr. Gonzalez Castro is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gonzalez Castro is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Elliot Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Luis Gonzalez Castro accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Gonzalez Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez Castro's office at (617) 632-2166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Gonzalez Castro?
Please contact Dr. Gonzalez Castro's office at (617) 632-2166 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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