Fernando R. De Castro, MD - Lexington, KY

Fernando R. De Castro, MD

Dermatopathology Physician in Lexington, Kentucky

NPI 1558364976

Fernando R. De Castro is a Dermatopathology Physician based in Lexington, KY and is specialized in Dermatopathology. Fernando R. De Castro practices in Lexington, KY and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Fernando R. De Castro is 1558364976 and holds a License No. 31195 (Kentucky).

The current practice location address for Fernando R. De Castro is 250 Fountain Ct, Lexington, KY and can be reached out via phone at 859-263-4444 and via fax at 859-254-1814.

Location: 250 Fountain Ct, Lexington, KY, 40504-2701

NPI Number

1558364976

Provider Name

Fernando R. De Castro

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

250 Fountain Ct, Lexington, KY, 40504-2701

Phone Number

859-263-4444

Fax Number

859-254-1814

Provider Enumeration Date

05/31/2005

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
64311954	05	KY
000000044795	01		ANTHEM
0300072	01		UNITED HEALTHCARE

Address

250 Fountain Ct

City

Lexington

State

Kentucky

Zip

40509-1888

Phone Number

859-263-4444

Fax Number

859-254-1814

Address

250 Fountain Ct

City

Lexington

State

Kentucky

Zip

40509-1888

Phone Number

859-263-4444

Fax Number

859-254-1814

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Dermatology

Speciality

Taxonomy

207N00000X

License No.

31195 (Kentucky)

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Dermatology

Speciality

Dermatopathology

Taxonomy

207ND0900X

License No.

31195 (Kentucky)

Definition

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Dermatology

Speciality

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology

Taxonomy

207NI0002X

License No.

31195 (Kentucky)

Definition

A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body's immune system. Immunodermatologists also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Dermatology

Speciality

Procedural Dermatology

Taxonomy

207NS0135X

License No.

31195 (Kentucky)

Definition

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

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