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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro Pena, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Norys Castro Pena, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Castro Pena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro Pena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro Pena’s office at (210) 921-3800.
What languages does Dr. Castro Pena speak?
Dr. Castro Pena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Castro Pena typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Castro Pena 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 Pena. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Castro Pena typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Castro Pena 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. Castro Pena. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Castro Pena accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro Pena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 921-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro Pena accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Castro Pena in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Gonzaba Medical Group
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castro Pena's office located?
Dr. Norys Castro Pena's Primary Practice
720 Pleasanton Rd
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 921-3800
What is Dr. Castro Pena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265797690.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro Pena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro Pena
What is Dr. Norys Castro Pena's specialty?
Dr. Castro Pena is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Norys Castro Pena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro Pena is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Norys Castro Pena accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Norys Castro Pena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norys Castro Pena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro Pena's office at (210) 921-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norys Castro Pena?
Please contact Dr. Castro Pena's office at (210) 921-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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