MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De Castro, Internist in Bridgeville, DE?
Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bridgeville, DE with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. De Castro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Castro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Castro’s office at (302) 337-9320.
What languages does Dr. De Castro speak?
Dr. De Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. De Castro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. De Castro 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. De Castro. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6822: Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
- Z6821: Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adult
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Which procedures does Dr. De Castro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. De Castro's office.
Does Dr. De Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. De Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 337-9320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Castro accept in Bridgeville, DE?
Dr. De Castro in Bridgeville, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. De Castro's office located?
Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro's Primary Practice
9111 Antique Aly Unit 1
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-9320
What is Dr. De Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487178083.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Castro
What is Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro's specialty?
Dr. De Castro is a Internist near Bridgeville, DE.
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.
Contact Dr. De Castro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Castro is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional 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 Maria Lourdes De Castro accepting new patients in Bridgeville, DE?
Yes, Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Lourdes De Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Castro's office at (302) 337-9320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Lourdes De Castro?
Please contact Dr. De Castro's office at (302) 337-9320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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