31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Infectious Disease Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Jose Castro, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (305) 243-8434.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Castro speak?
Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Castro 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. Castro. 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- HIV Counseling
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV Support Services
- AIDS Counseling
- Sexual Health Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- Z717: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Castro may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Castro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-8434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Castro in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
What is Dr. Castro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831127778.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro
What is Dr. Jose Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Miami, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jose Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center - Miami, Fl, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Jose Castro accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jose Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (305) 243-8434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (305) 243-8434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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