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Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo, MD

Meriden, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cardenas Castillo, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Meriden, CT?

    Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Meriden, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cardenas Castillo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenas Castillo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardenas Castillo’s office at (203) 737-6050.

    What languages does Dr. Cardenas Castillo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cardenas Castillo treat?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Cardenas 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. Cardenas 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:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin
    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Twitching
    • Movement Disorder
    • Fasciculation
    • Muscle spasms
    • Muscle tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R253: Fasciculation

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    Does Dr. Cardenas Castillo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cardenas Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 737-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cardenas Castillo accept in Meriden, CT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CarePartners of Connecticut

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cardenas Castillo's office located?

    Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo's Primary Practice

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 221

    Meriden, CT 06451

    (203) 737-6050

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    Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo's Practice 2

    800 Howard Ave Lowr

    New Haven, CT 06519

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    Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo's Practice 3

    37 S Broad St Ste 12

    Pawcatuck, CT 06379

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

    Dr. Cardenas Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770967549.

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

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

    What is Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo's specialty?

    Dr. Cardenas Castillo is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Meriden, CT. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Cardenas Castillo to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cardenas Castillo is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, William W. Backus Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?

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    Is Ylec Cardenas Castillo accepting new patients in Meriden, CT?

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

    Does Dr. Ylec Cardenas Castillo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenas Castillo's office at (203) 737-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ylec Cardenas Castillo?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenas Castillo's office at (203) 737-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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