Hospital Affiliation

University Hospital, Newark

INSURANCE PARTICIPATION

Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable)
The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and insurance companies.

Aetna, Inc.

AmeriGroup

AmeriHealth of NJ

America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)

Clover Health Plans

Devon Health Services/ULLICO

Horizon BCBS Managed Care

Horizon NJ Health

Horizon NJ Total Care(HNJH)

Horizon PPO Network

Medicaid

Medicare

MultiPlan

Prime Health Services, Inc.

Qual Care HMO

Qual Care PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

UHC Comm/Oxford

United Healthcare Community Plan (formerly AmeriChoice of NJ, Inc.)

VA Choice (Health Net Federal Services)

WellCare Health Plans

Languages

Spanish

Overview

Dr. Castro completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish Literature at Cornell University. She received an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health. She earned her medical degree from New Jersey Medical School and stayed to complete a Residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Castro works as an academic hospitalist and is part of the teaching faculty for residents in Internal Medicine. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Education

MD, 2009, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
MPH, 2003, Boston University, School of Public Health
BA, 2001, Cornell University, College of Arts and Science

Licensure & Certification

Medical Licensure
New Jersey

Languages

Spanish

Relevant Publications

Vadehra, KV., Jyothirmayi, G., Castro, D., Rare case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in a 29-year-old African American male. Department of Medicine, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey 2014

Churrango, J., Castro, D., Samiullah., Protopapas, G., Shukla, N., Gastric Bubble: A rare case of acute gastric volvulus. American College of Gastroenterology, Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada October 19 - 24, 2012. Abstract #664

Castro, D., Matarrese, L., Singh, S., Nakagami, P.K. Quality Improvement Project: Adherence to guidelines for urine microalbumin screening among patients with diabetes in an urban ambulatory care setting. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey ? New Jersey Medical School Research Day, May 17, 2012.

Herrera, I., Aguilh, L., Castro, D., Rivera, A., Hom, D. Reduction of HgA1c and lipid profile after intensive diabetes educational and treatment management program. American Public Health Association 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, CA October 28, 2008. Abstract #181581

Frank, D.A., Cutts, D.B., Casey, P., Neault, N., Levenson, S.M., Castro, D., Heeren, T.C., Cook, J., CSNAP Study Group. 2004. Racial/ethnic disparities in increases in food insecurity and hospitalizations from 1999-2002 among families with children < 3 years old. Pediatric Research. 55(4):164A.