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Who is Dr. Castro, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Robert Castro, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (239) 343-9710.
What languages does Dr. Castro speak?
Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Castro treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. 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. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Low Neutrophil Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Mastitis
- Breast Disease
- Breast infection
- Inflamed breast
- Puerperal mastitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N610: Mastitis without abscess
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Internal Prosthetic Device Infection or Inflammation
- Internal implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Infected internal implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8579XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Castro perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Castro may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castro's office.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 343-9710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Castro in Fort Myers, FL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
Dr. Robert Castro's Primary Practice
9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 454
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 343-9710
What is Dr. Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588920599.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro
What is Dr. Robert Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fort Myers, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Castro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Castro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus. 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 Robert Castro accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (239) 343-9710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (239) 343-9710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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