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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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:
- 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:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Anemia during Late Pregnancy
- Anemia during Childbirth
- Anemia
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Childbirth Problems
- Low iron in third trimester
- Late pregnancy anemia
- Blood deficiency during third trimester
- Low iron during labor
- Anemia complicating delivery
- Blood deficiency during birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O9902: Anemia complicating childbirth
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:
- False Labor
- Childbirth
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Practice Contractions
- Prodromal Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester
- O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Benign connective tissue tumor
- Soft tissue mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D219: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Castro perform?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Castro 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. 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:
- Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
- D&C for Missed Abortion
- Surgical Miscarriage Management
- First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester
Also known as:
- Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
- Cervical Stitch (Vaginal)
- Vaginal Cerclage during Pregnancy
- Cervix Strengthening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 59320: Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal
Also known as:
- Surgical Treatment for Incomplete Miscarriage
- D&C for incomplete abortion
- Surgical miscarriage management
- Uterine evacuation
- Incomplete abortion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 59812: Treatment of incomplete abortion, any trimester, completed surgically
Also known as:
- Newborn Circumcision (Surgical)
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Surgical Infant Circumcision
- Baby Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54160: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; neonate (28 days of age or less)
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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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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?
Yes, Dr. Castro is affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn) 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 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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