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Who is Dr. Castro, Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Jose Castro, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Castro completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Castro is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Castro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro’s office at (718) 270-4122.
Where did Dr. Castro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, General Surgery
What languages does Dr. Castro speak?
Dr. Castro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Castro treat?
As a Gynecologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Missed Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Uncomplicated Miscarriage
- Simple Pregnancy Loss
- Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion
- Silent miscarriage
- Delayed miscarriage
- Missed abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- O034: Incomplete spontaneous abortion without complication
- O021: Missed abortion
Also known as:
- Single Live Birth
- Childbirth
- One baby born alive
- Vaginal birth of one baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z370: Single live birth
Also known as:
- False Labor
- Childbirth
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Practice Contractions
- Prodromal Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia during Late Pregnancy
- Anemia
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Low iron in third trimester
- Late pregnancy anemia
- Blood deficiency during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Yeast Infection
- Candidiasis
- Fungal Infection
- Thrush
ICD-10 Codes:
- B379: Candidiasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Rate Problems
- Irregular Fetal Heartbeat
- Fetal Arrhythmia
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- O368330: Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Castro perform as a Gynecologist?
As a Gynecologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jose Castro may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Castro's office.
Does Dr. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-4122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Castro in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
MetroPlus
Molina
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1700843620.
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. Jose Castro's specialty?
Dr. Castro is a Gynecologist near Brooklyn, NY. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Castro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jose Castro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Castro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital At Downstate. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jose Castro accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jose Castro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Castro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (718) 270-4122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Castro?
Please contact Dr. Castro's office at (718) 270-4122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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