Dr. Jose Castillo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jose Castillo, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Berwick Hospital Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian Street. Dr. Jose Castillo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geisinger Clinic. Dr. Jose Castillo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 459-2902 to request Dr. Jose Castillo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1740 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 18201-5667

Phone 1: (570) 459-2902
Phone 2: (570) 459-2901

Fax: (570) 459-6090


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jose Castillo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4486669660
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

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 37 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. Jose Castillo graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1245223478
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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. Jose Castillo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jose Castillo has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Geisinger Clinic


Practice Locations

1740 E Broad St
Hazleton, PA 18201-5667
Phone: (570) 459-2902
Phone 2: (570) 459-2901
Fax: (570) 459-6090
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Jose Castillo [NPI: 1245223478]Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine