Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castine, Medical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Where did Dr. Castine go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Castine board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Castine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Castine speak?
Dr. Castine and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castine typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Castine 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. Castine. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Castine typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Castine 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. Castine. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Castine accept my insurance?
Dr. Castine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 767-0822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castine accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Castine in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fox Everett
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Castine's office located?
Dr. Michael Castine's Primary Practice
8585 Picardy Ave Ste 110
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 767-0822
What hospitals are Dr. Castine affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Castine has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Castine's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205814092.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castine?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castine