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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Internist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Michael Castro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Castro graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (602) 564-0078.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maricopa Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr | University of Alabama School of Medicine | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Castro board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Dr. Castro treat?
As a Internist, 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.
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Castro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Castro may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castro's office.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 564-0078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Castro in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
Dr. Michael Castro's Primary Practice
18275 N 59th Ave Ste 138
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-0078
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 1639170293.
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. Michael Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Internist near Glendale, AZ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Castro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Michael Castro accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (602) 564-0078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (602) 564-0078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Castro have?
Dr. Michael Castro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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