Dr. Christine Castro
Rheumatology in Chicopee, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christine Castro, DO, is a Rheumatology specialist in Chicopee, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Johnson Memorial Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Christine Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Riverbend Medical Group Inc. Dr. Christine Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (413) 594-3111 to request Dr. Christine Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christine Castro |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9739217225 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She 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 19 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Christine Castro attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1063662799
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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.
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EHR - She 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.
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MHI - She 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.
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MOC - She 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. Christine Castro
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christine Castro has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 19 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
click for detail 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.
| 51486 | Connecticut |
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
click for detail 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.
| H0067499 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Stafford Springs, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Manchester, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rockville, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Hartford, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Riverbend Medical Group Inc
| Riverbend Medical Group Inc | 168 |
Practice Locations
444 Montgomery St
Chicopee, MA 01020-1969
Phone: (413) 594-3111
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
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