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Dr. Jed Castillo, MD

Dr. Jed Castillo, MD

La Mirada, CA

11 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Castillo, Surgeon in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Jed Castillo, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 11 years. Dr. Castillo completed his residency at East Carolina University. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and Southern California American College of Surgeons. Dr. Castillo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castillo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo’s office at (213) 977-0294.

    Where did Dr. Castillo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University | East Carolina University

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Castillo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Castillo treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Castillo perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Castillo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Castillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 977-0294 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo accept in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Castillo in La Mirada, CA 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • GlobalHealth

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    • Weyco

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    Where is Dr. Castillo's office located?

    Dr. Jed Castillo's Primary Practice

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201

    La Mirada, CA 90638

    (213) 977-0294

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    Dr. Jed Castillo's Practice 2

    11500 Brookshire Ave

    Downey, CA 90241

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    Dr. Jed Castillo's Practice 3

    12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100

    Whittier, CA 90602

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Associate Fellow

    2021

    Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

    Member

    2018

    Southern California American College of Surgeons

    Member

    2021

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

    Dr. Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801275920.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castillo?

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

    What is Dr. Jed Castillo's specialty?

    Dr. Castillo is a Surgeon near La Mirada, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Castillo to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Castillo is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center 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 Jed Castillo accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Jed Castillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (213) 977-0294 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jed Castillo?

    Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (213) 977-0294 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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