Dr. Ricardo O Castillo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ricardo O Castillo, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. Dr. Ricardo O Castillo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile. Dr. Ricardo O Castillo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 497-8000 to request Dr. Ricardo O Castillo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Phone 1: (650) 497-8000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ricardo O Castillo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2264539873
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 49 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. Ricardo O Castillo attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1487738811
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 7, 2016

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. Ricardo O Castillo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ricardo O Castillo has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Gastroenterology for over 49 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Gastroenterology
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    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Gastroenterology
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    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile


Practice Locations

725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Phone: (650) 497-8000
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 Thursday, January 5, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 7, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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