Dr. Hector J Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Hector J Castro, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Artesia General Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell, Carlsbad Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hector J Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Renal Medicine Associates Ltd.. Dr. Hector J Castro may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (505) 998-7400 to request Dr. Hector J Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3821 Masthead St
Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109-4679

Phone 1: (505) 998-7400

Fax: (505) 998-7741
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Hector J Castro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830348234
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Hector J Castro graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528211372
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 24, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 21, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Hector J Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Hector J Castro has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Renal Medicine Associates Ltd.


Practice Locations

3821 Masthead St
Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109-4679

Phone: (505) 998-7400
Fax: (505) 998-7741
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


3821 Masthead Nest
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 21, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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