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Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo, MD

Bridgeport, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pichardo Castillo, Hospitalist in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pichardo Castillo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pichardo Castillo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pichardo Castillo’s office at (465) 210-5791.

    What languages does Dr. Pichardo Castillo speak?

    Dr. Pichardo Castillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pichardo Castillo typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pichardo Castillo 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. Pichardo Castillo. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pichardo Castillo typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pichardo Castillo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pichardo Castillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pichardo Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (465) 210-5791 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pichardo Castillo accept in Bridgeport, CT?

    Dr. Pichardo Castillo in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • 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. Pichardo Castillo's office located?

    Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo's Primary Practice

    2800 Main St

    Bridgeport, CT 06606

    (465) 210-5791

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    Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo's Practice 2

    80 Seymour St

    Hartford, CT 06106

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    What is Dr. Pichardo Castillo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pichardo Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508396763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pichardo Castillo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pichardo Castillo

    What is Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo's specialty?

    Dr. Pichardo Castillo is a Hospitalist near Bridgeport, CT.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pichardo Castillo is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jose Pichardo Castillo accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Pichardo Castillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pichardo Castillo's office at (465) 210-5791 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Pichardo Castillo?

    Please contact Dr. Pichardo Castillo's office at (465) 210-5791 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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