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Who is Dr. Castro Montenegro, Internist in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Castro Montenegro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro Montenegro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro Montenegro’s office at (475) 210-5425.
What languages does Dr. Castro Montenegro speak?
Dr. Castro Montenegro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Castro Montenegro typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Castro Montenegro 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 Montenegro. 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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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. Castro Montenegro typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro 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. Castro Montenegro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castro Montenegro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro Montenegro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (475) 210-5425 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro Montenegro accept in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Castro Montenegro in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castro Montenegro's office located?
Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro's Primary Practice
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(475) 210-5425
What is Dr. Castro Montenegro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro Montenegro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144725029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro Montenegro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro Montenegro
What is Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro's specialty?
Dr. Castro Montenegro is a Internist near Bridgeport, CT.
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. Simon Castro Montenegro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Castro Montenegro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hartford Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Simon Castro Montenegro accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?
Yes, Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Castro Montenegro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro Montenegro's office at (475) 210-5425 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Castro Montenegro?
Please contact Dr. Castro Montenegro's office at (475) 210-5425 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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