Dr. Laura M De Castro

Overview

Dr. Laura M De Castro, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Durham, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Duke University Hospital, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System. Dr. Laura M De Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Private Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc. Dr. Laura M De Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Laura M De Castro at 2100 Erwin Rd to request Dr. Laura M De Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - She does 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Laura M De Castro

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Hematology click for detail Hematology An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.	450000	Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine / Hematology click for detail Hematology An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.	98-01233	North Carolina

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Duke University Hospital	Durham, North Carolina	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Duke Childrens Specialty Services	Private Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc	1500

Practice Locations

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Dr. Laura M De Castro [NPI: 1649353897]Hematology/Oncology