Dr. Victor Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Victor Castro, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in McAllen, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including National Park Medical Center. Dr. Victor Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Valley Cardiology Llp. Dr. Victor Castro may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Victor Castro at 500 E Ridge Rd to request Dr. Victor Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 E Ridge Rd
McAllen, TX 78503-1508


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Victor Castro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2264568856
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 34 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. Victor Castro graduated from medical school in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1376511873
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 5, 2015

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. Victor Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Victor Castro has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 34 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
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    Interventional Cardiology
    An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Valley Cardiology Llp


Practice Locations

500 E Ridge Rd
McAllen, TX 78503-1508
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


1817 S D St
McAllen, TX 78503-1511
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, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 5, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Victor Castro [NPI: 1376511873]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)