Dr. Hector J Castro

Overview

Dr. Hector J Castro, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Roswell, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Artesia General Hospital, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Hector J Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Renal Medicine Associates Ltd. Dr. Hector J Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (575) 627-5828 to request Dr. Hector J Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not 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. Hector J Castro

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	MD2012-0572	New Mexico

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center	Roswell, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Lovelace Medical Center	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Lovelace Women's Hospital	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - State
Presbyterian Hospital	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Renal Medicine Associates Ltd	Renal Medicine Associates Ltd	23

Practice Locations

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Dr. Hector J Castro [NPI: 1528211372]Nephrology, Internal Medicine