Dr. Michael Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael Castro, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Glendale, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Arrowhead Hospital, Banner Boswell Medical Center. Dr. Michael Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Arrowhead Internal Medicine. Dr. Michael Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (602) 564-0078 to request Dr. Michael Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 18275 N 59th Ave
Ste 138
Glendale, AZ 85308-1260

Phone 1: (602) 564-0078

Fax: (602) 564-1154
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael Castro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5092705004
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 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. Michael Castro attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639170293
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 4, 2005
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
  • NPI Reactivation Date: Monday, March 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 24, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - 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. Michael Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael Castro has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 30 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Arrowhead Internal Medicine


Practice Locations

18275 N 59th Ave
Ste 138
Glendale, AZ 85308-1260

Phone: (602) 564-0078
Fax: (602) 564-1154
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


18275 N 59 Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308-1253
Phone: (602) 564-0078
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, February 24, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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