31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castor, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Where did Dr. Castor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Castor board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tita Castor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Castor speak?
Dr. Castor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Castor typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Castor 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. Castor. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Castor typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tita Castor may include:
Please contact Dr. Castor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castor accept my insurance?
Dr. Castor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castor accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Castor in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castor's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Castor affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Castor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Castor's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114941887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castor