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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Robert Castro, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Castro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Mastitis
- Breast Disease
- Breast infection
- Inflamed breast
- Puerperal mastitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N610: Mastitis without abscess
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Castro may include:
Please contact Dr. Castro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 Hospitalist near Fort Myers, FL.
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. Robert Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital 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
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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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