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Dr. Michael Castro, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), liver disease, and more.

18275 North 59th Avenue Suite G 138
Glendale, AZ 85308

(602) 564-0078

Dr. Michael Castro, MD is an internist in Glendale, AZ specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Michael Castro, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Health and MED-CURE INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18275 North 59th Avenue Suite G 138
Glendale, AZ 85308

Some issues Dr. Michael Castro, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

doctor visit	460
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	20
preventive care	85
vaccines	86

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

doctor visit	690
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	25
nursing home care	27
preventive care	111
vaccines	112

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	80
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

doctor visit	819
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	49
preventive care	97
vaccines	98

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

doctor visit	1641
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
lab tests	55
preventive care	102
vaccines	103

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	149
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

doctor visit	2226
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
lab tests	80
preventive care	155
vaccines	156

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	172
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

doctor visit	1764
ear procedures	10
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	75
preventive care	102
vaccines	36

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	124
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1883
ear procedures	21
hospital care	281
inpatient care	281
lab tests	37
preventive care	115

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	109
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

doctor visit	1479
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	11
preventive care	99

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	93
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

doctor visit	2414
ear procedures	38
hospital care	508
inpatient care	508
lab tests	47
preventive care	100

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Castro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Castro, MD treated as an internist in Glendale, AZ were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	1487
ear procedures	23
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
lab tests	44
nursing home care	27
preventive care	108
vaccines	98

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Castro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	323
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	72
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Castro, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Castro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Castro, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1994. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Castro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

MED-CURE INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Castro, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Castro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glendale, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Castro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$10,185 Non-Covered Product $1,654	ELIQUIS $295	VYNDAQEL $76	VIAGRA $40	CHANTIX $36	Other $8,084
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,624 FARXIGA $2,136	BREZTRI $315	BRILINTA $242	CRESTOR $113	BYDUREON $100	Other $717
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,720 Ozempic $918	Tresiba $581	Victoza $437	RYBELSUS $220	NovoLog $143	Other $422
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,710 Resolute $1,077	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $800	CoreValve Evolut $225	Endurant $218	IN.PACT Admiral $129	Other $260
Amgen Inc.	$2,623 Repatha $1,941	Prolia $473	Tavneos $125	$84
Other	$20,332 Bradycardia products $1,295	DRAGONFLY $1,208	Passeo $1,071	ICDs $1,055	Electrophysiology $830	Other $14,873

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$25,414
Consulting Fee	$7,890
Travel and Lodging	$5,738
Education	$2,282
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$800
Other	$69

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Castro, MD has received 134 research payments totaling $209,025.

Biography

Dr. Michael Castro is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult transplant hepatology. He works in Glendale, AZ. He has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: diabetes, heart problems, and anemia. Dr. Castro is affiliated with Abrazo Health. Dr. Castro attended medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

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