28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro, Neurologist in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Marco Castro, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Castro graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Clinical Neurophysiology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurology; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Castro is fluent in English, German, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (703) 876-0800.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Clinical Neurophysiology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Neurology; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Georgetown Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Castro board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Marco Castro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Castro speak?
Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Castro typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Castro typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Marco Castro may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (703) 876-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Castro in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Castro's office located?
Dr. Marco Castro's Primary Practice
3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 400
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 876-0800
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 1245209766.
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. Marco Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Neurologist near Fairfax, VA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Marco Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marco Castro accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Marco Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marco Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (703) 876-0800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marco Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (703) 876-0800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marco Castro have?
Dr. Marco Castro is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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