27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Internist in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Paul Castro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Castro completed his residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with West Florida Hospital. Dr. Castro is fluent in English, 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.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In
Is Dr. Castro board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul 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
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul 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
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Castro in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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 1013992031.
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. Paul Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Internist near Pensacola, FL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paul Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Castro accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Paul Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Castro have?
Dr. Paul Castro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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