Dr. Fernando X Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Fernando X Castro, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Wilson, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Trmc Of Orangeburg & Calhoun, Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Fernando X Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wilson Medical Center, Inc.. Dr. Fernando X Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Fernando X Castro at 1705 Tarboro St SW to request Dr. Fernando X Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1705 Tarboro St SW
Wilson, NC 27893-3428
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Fernando X Castro
Professional Name Fernando Xavier Castro-Gallardo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2264625706
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

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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. Fernando X Castro graduated from medical school in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518063718
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 15, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 18, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Fernando X Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Fernando X Castro has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 26 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Stantonsburg Medical Center


Practice Locations

1705 Tarboro St SW
Wilson, NC 27893-3428
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, January 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, September 18, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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