Summary

Dr. Dorothy Castro treats chronic kidney disease and hypertension and has practiced internal medicine for 17 years. She is affiliated with University Hospital and sees patients at Rutgers Health Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rutgers
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rutgers Health Internal Medicine

150 Bergen St UH H-245Newark, NJ 07103

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17 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks Russian, Spanish
Newark , NJNew York , NYAstoria , NYSouth Ozone Park , NY
Med School: Rutgers Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Med School: Forest Hills Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dorothy Castro

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dorothy Castro has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dorothy Castro has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dorothy Castro holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers in 2009.

NPI Number

Dorothy Castro's NPI number is 1982848297.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dorothy Castro affiliated with?
Dorothy Castro is affiliated with University Hospital.
Does Dorothy Castro accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dorothy Castro accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dorothy Castro's office located?
Dorothy Castro's office is located at 150 Bergen St UH H-245, Newark, NJ, 07103.
Does Dorothy Castro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dorothy Castro has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dorothy Castro?
You can find contact information for Dorothy Castro here on Vitals.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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