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Who is Dr. Castillo-Lugo, Nephrologist in San Juan, PR?
Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Juan, PR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castillo-Lugo graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed his residency at University District Hospital. Dr. Castillo-Lugo is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castillo-Lugo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castillo-Lugo’s office at (214) 358-2300.
Where did Dr. Castillo-Lugo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University District Hospital | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Castillo-Lugo speak?
Dr. Castillo-Lugo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Castillo-Lugo treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Castillo-Lugo 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-Lugo. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
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
Which procedures does Dr. Castillo-Lugo perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castillo-Lugo's office.
Does Dr. Castillo-Lugo accept my insurance?
Dr. Castillo-Lugo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 358-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castillo-Lugo accept in San Juan, PR?
Dr. Castillo-Lugo in San Juan, PR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Castillo-Lugo's office located?
Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo's Primary Practice
525 Ave Franklin D Roosevelt Ofc 711
San Juan, PR 00918
(214) 358-2300
What is Dr. Castillo-Lugo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castillo-Lugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619962313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castillo-Lugo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castillo-Lugo
What is Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo's specialty?
Dr. Castillo-Lugo is a Nephrologist near San Juan, PR. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Castillo-Lugo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Castillo-Lugo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jose Castillo-Lugo accepting new patients in San Juan, PR?
Yes, Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Castillo-Lugo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castillo-Lugo's office at (214) 358-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Castillo-Lugo?
Please contact Dr. Castillo-Lugo's office at (214) 358-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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