Summary

Dr. William Castro is a family medicine physician who brings 25 years of experience to his practice in Huntington Beach, California. He completed his medical education at Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador Facultad De Medicina, building a strong foundation for comprehensive family care. Dr. Castro is bilingual, providing care in both English and Spanish to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Castro practices at AltaMed Medical and Dental Group and maintains affiliations with Huntington Beach Hospital. His clinical focus includes managing diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. He also addresses high cholesterol concerns in children and teens. Dr. Castro performs routine screenings such as depression assessments and complete blood counts, and he guides patients through home blood glucose monitoring to help them manage their health effectively.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador Facultad De Medicina
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Rafael Castro has 2 locations

Altamed Medical And Dental Group Huntington Beach

8041 Newman AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
Mon7:45 am - 10:15 pm
Tue9:00 am - 10:15 pm
Wed8:00 am - 10:15 pm
Thu9:00 am - 10:15 pm
Fri8:00 am - 10:15 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

Huntington Beach Hospital

17772 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92647

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Dr. William Rafael Castro, MDDr. Neil Raaj Soni, MDDawn Vollmann, PA-CDr. James L. Pearson, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
25 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Indian (Hindi), Indian (Punjabi), Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English
Huntington Beach , CAFountain Valley , CAHUNTINGTON BEACH , CASeal Beach , CA
Med School: Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador Facultad De Medicina Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Rafael Castro

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CalOptima - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareSource
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Rafael Castro has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. William Rafael Castro holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador Facultad De Medicina in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Castro's NPI number is 1366607848.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. William Castro speak?
Dr. William Castro speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Castro?
You can find contact information for Dr. William Castro here on Vitals.
Does Dr. William Castro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. William Castro has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. William Castro's office located?
Dr. William Castro's office is located at 8041 Newman Ave, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647.
Does Dr. William Castro accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Castro accepts on their Vitals profile.

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