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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas-Castillo, Internist in Lemoyne, PA?
Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lemoyne, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vargas-Castillo graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Vargas-Castillo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas-Castillo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas-Castillo’s office at (717) 774-1366.
Where did Dr. Vargas-Castillo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Vargas-Castillo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vargas-Castillo speak?
Dr. Vargas-Castillo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vargas-Castillo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Vargas-Castillo 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. Vargas-Castillo. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vargas-Castillo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo 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. Vargas-Castillo's office.
Does Dr. Vargas-Castillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas-Castillo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 774-1366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas-Castillo accept in Lemoyne, PA?
Dr. Vargas-Castillo in Lemoyne, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Vargas-Castillo's office located?
Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo's Primary Practice
108 Lowther St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 774-1366
What is Dr. Vargas-Castillo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas-Castillo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932181880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas-Castillo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas-Castillo
What is Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo's specialty?
Dr. Vargas-Castillo is a Internist near Lemoyne, PA.
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. Vargas-Castillo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas-Castillo is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg 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
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Is Elsa Vargas-Castillo accepting new patients in Lemoyne, PA?
Yes, Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas-Castillo's office at (717) 774-1366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elsa Vargas-Castillo?
Please contact Dr. Vargas-Castillo's office at (717) 774-1366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo have?
Dr. Elsa Vargas-Castillo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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