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Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo, MD

Watsonville, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salazar Castillo, Family Medicine Specialist in Watsonville, CA?

    Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Watsonville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salazar Castillo graduated from Faculdade Presidente Antonio Carlos (FAPAC) and completed his residency at Kern Medical Center Program. Dr. Salazar Castillo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar Castillo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar Castillo’s office at (831) 768-6600.

    Where did Dr. Salazar Castillo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kern Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Faculdade Presidente Antonio Carlos (FAPAC)

    What languages does Dr. Salazar Castillo speak?

    Dr. Salazar Castillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Salazar Castillo treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salazar 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. Salazar 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Secondary High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Other Secondary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure from Other Causes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I158: Other secondary hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle atrophy
    • Muscle loss
    • Muscle shrinkage
    • Weak muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6258: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, other site

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Salazar Castillo perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salazar Castillo's office.

    Does Dr. Salazar Castillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salazar Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 768-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar Castillo accept in Watsonville, CA?

    Dr. Salazar Castillo in Watsonville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Salazar Castillo's office located?

    Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo's Primary Practice

    1931 Main St

    Watsonville, CA 95076

    (831) 768-6600

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    Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo's Practice 2

    40910 Fremont Blvd

    Fremont, CA 94538

    (510) 770-8040

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    Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo's Practice 3

    1650 S White Rd

    San Jose, CA 95127

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

    Dr. Salazar Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619263993.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salazar Castillo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salazar Castillo

    What is Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo's specialty?

    Dr. Salazar Castillo is a Family Medicine Specialist near Watsonville, CA. 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. Salazar Castillo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salazar Castillo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 Victor Salazar Castillo accepting new patients in Watsonville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Salazar Castillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar Castillo's office at (831) 768-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Victor Salazar Castillo?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar Castillo's office at (831) 768-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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