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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castillo, Medical Oncologist in Gadsden, AL?
Dr. Elquis Castillo, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Gadsden, AL. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Castillo graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Baja California Facultad de Medicina Mexicali and completed his residency at Tulane University School Of Med. Dr. Castillo is fluent in English and Twi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castillo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo’s office at (256) 492-0375.
Where did Dr. Castillo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane University School Of Med | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program
Medical School: Esc Auto De Cien Med De Centro America San Jose Costa Rica | Universidad AutÛnoma de Baja California Facultad de Medicina Mexicali
What languages does Dr. Castillo speak?
Dr. Castillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Twi
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castillo typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castillo typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Castillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 492-0375 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo accept in Gadsden, AL?
Dr. Castillo in Gadsden, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
State of Alabama
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castillo's office located?
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 1609890474.
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. Elquis Castillo's specialty?
Dr. Castillo is a Medical Oncologist near Gadsden, AL.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Elquis Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castillo is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Brookwood Baptist 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 Elquis Castillo accepting new patients in Gadsden, AL?
Yes, Dr. Elquis Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elquis Castillo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (256) 492-0375 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elquis Castillo?
Please contact Dr. Castillo's office at (256) 492-0375 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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