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Dr. Dorina Castelo, MD
Lakewood, CA
46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castelo, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Dorina Castelo, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 46 years. Dr. Castelo graduated from Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University. Dr. Castelo is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castelo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castelo’s office at (562) 529-5200.
Where did Dr. Castelo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University
What languages does Dr. Castelo speak?
Dr. Castelo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Castelo treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Castelo 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. Castelo. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Pneumonia
- Flu
- Pneumonia
- Influenza Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Flu
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J1100: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with unspecified type of pneumonia
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Recurrent Middle Ear Infection
- Recurrent Otitis Media
- Repeated Ear Infections
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65199: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Infectious Disease
- Stomach flu
- Infectious diarrhea
- Bowel infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Infectious Disease
- Health Screening
- General Infectious Disease Screening
- Miscellaneous Infection Test
- Parasitic Disease Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z118: Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Castelo perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Dorina Castelo may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castelo's office.
Does Dr. Castelo accept my insurance?
Dr. Castelo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 529-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castelo accept in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Castelo in Lakewood, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Molina
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Castelo's office located?
What is Dr. Castelo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295910701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castelo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castelo
What is Dr. Dorina Castelo's specialty?
Dr. Castelo is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Lakewood, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Castelo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dorina Castelo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castelo is affiliated with Riverside Community 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
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Is Dorina Castelo accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Dorina Castelo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorina Castelo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castelo's office at (562) 529-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorina Castelo?
Please contact Dr. Castelo's office at (562) 529-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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