Dr. Timothy Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Timothy Castro Jr., MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Texarkana, Texas. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wadley Regional Medical Center. Dr. Timothy Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Twice Nice Anesthesia Associates, Pllc. Dr. Timothy Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Timothy Castro at 1000 Pine St to request Dr. Timothy Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1000 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501-5100
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Timothy Castro Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567359466
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 43 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. Timothy Castro attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396733382
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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 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. Timothy Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Timothy Castro has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Twice Nice Anesthesia Associates, Pllc


Practice Locations

1000 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501-5100
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, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 17, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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