Dr. Oscar Castro
Endocrinology in Mobile, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Oscar Castro, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Mobile, Alabama. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Atmore Community Hospital, George County Hospital, North Baldwin Infirmary, Providence Hospital, Singing River Hospital. Dr. Oscar Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Alabama Providence Healthcare Services. Dr. Oscar Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (251) 633-8880 to request Dr. Oscar Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Oscar Castro |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9133119555 |
| 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
- Endocrinology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 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. Oscar Castro graduated from medical school in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1093743288
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 24, 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 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 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. Oscar Castro
Medical Licenses
Dr. Oscar Castro has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
click for detail Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
| ME90956 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Atmore, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Lucedale, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Bay Minette, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mobile, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Pascagoula, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Alabama Providence Healthcare Services
| Alabama Providence Healthcare Services | 53 |
Practice Locations
6701 Airport Blvd
Suite A101
Mobile, AL 36608-6767
Phone: (251) 633-8880
Fax: (251) 634-4503
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
Wednesday, April 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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