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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castaneda, Internist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Castaneda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castaneda’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castaneda’s office at (408) 972-3000.
What languages does Dr. Castaneda speak?
Dr. Castaneda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Castaneda typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Castaneda 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. Castaneda. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Castaneda typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Castaneda's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castaneda accept my insurance?
Dr. Castaneda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castaneda accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Castaneda in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castaneda's office located?
Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda's Primary Practice
250 Hospital Pkwy
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 972-3000
What is Dr. Castaneda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castaneda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942629399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castaneda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castaneda
What is Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda's specialty?
Dr. Castaneda is a Internist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castaneda is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leon Carlos Castaneda accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon Carlos Castaneda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castaneda's office at (408) 972-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon Carlos Castaneda?
Please contact Dr. Castaneda's office at (408) 972-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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