Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castellanos, Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Luis Castellanos, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castellanos graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Castellanos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castellanos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castellanos’s office at (619) 543-6222.
Where did Dr. Castellanos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento | Cardiologist | Associate Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Castellanos board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Castellanos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Castellanos speak?
Dr. Castellanos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Castellanos typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Castellanos 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. Castellanos. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Castellanos typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Castellanos may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Castellanos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castellanos accept my insurance?
Dr. Castellanos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castellanos accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Castellanos in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castellanos' office located?
What is Dr. Castellanos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castellanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013059286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castellanos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castellanos
What is Dr. Luis Castellanos's specialty?
Dr. Castellanos is a Cardiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Luis Castellanos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castellanos is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luis Castellanos accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Luis Castellanos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Castellanos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office at (619) 543-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Castellanos?
Please contact Dr. Castellanos's office at (619) 543-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Castellanos have?
Dr. Luis Castellanos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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