Dr. Walter A Castro
Pulmonary Disease in Mesa, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Walter A Castro, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Mesa, Arizona. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Walter A Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Banner Physician Super Specialists Arizona Llc. Dr. Walter A Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (480) 412-6430 to request Dr. Walter A Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Walter A Castro |
| Professional Name |
Walter Armando Castro-Elias |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0648408328 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Pediatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 22 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Walter A Castro graduated from medical school in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558566794
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 21, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Walter A Castro
Medical Licenses
Dr. Walter A Castro has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Pulmonology for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Pulmonology
click for detail Pediatric Pulmonology A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
| 48498 | Arizona |
- Pediatrics / Sleep Medicine
click for detail Sleep Medicine A Pediatrician who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
| 48498 | Arizona |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Banner Physician Super Specialists Arizona Llc
| Banner Physician Super Specialists Arizona Llc | 8 |
Practice Locations
1432 S Dobson Rd
Ste. 506
Mesa, AZ 85202-4768
Phone: (480) 412-6430
Fax: (480) 412-6438
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
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, October 21, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Walter A Castro [NPI: 1558566794]Pulmonary Disease, Pediatric Medicine