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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castillo-Nelson, Family Medicine Specialist in Ashland, WI?
Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ashland, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Castillo-Nelson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castillo-Nelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo-Nelson’s office at (218) 249-5555.
What languages does Dr. Castillo-Nelson speak?
Dr. Castillo-Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Castillo-Nelson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Castillo-Nelson 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-Nelson. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Castillo-Nelson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Castillo-Nelson 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-Nelson. 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:
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Castillo-Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Castillo-Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 249-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo-Nelson accept in Ashland, WI?
Dr. Castillo-Nelson in Ashland, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthPartners
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castillo-Nelson's office located?
Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson's Primary Practice
2201 Lake Shore Dr E
Ashland, WI 54806
(218) 249-5555
What is Dr. Castillo-Nelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castillo-Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922495456.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castillo-Nelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castillo-Nelson
What is Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Castillo-Nelson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ashland, WI.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castillo-Nelson is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cristina Castillo-Nelson accepting new patients in Ashland, WI?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Castillo-Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castillo-Nelson's office at (218) 249-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Castillo-Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Castillo-Nelson's office at (218) 249-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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