Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Pediatrician in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. David Castro, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Castro graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Pediatrics. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (210) 877-5600.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Pediatrics | University Tx Med School San Antonio | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Castro board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. David Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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.
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Castro 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 877-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Castro in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
Dr. David Castro's Primary Practice
343 W Houston St Ste 302
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 877-5600
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 16 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
75% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. David Castro an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Castro has been rated and reviewed by 16 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Castro, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat 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 1093702433.
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. David Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Pediatrician near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. David Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 David Castro accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (210) 877-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (210) 877-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Castro have?
Dr. David Castro is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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