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71943 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 - Rancho Mirage location
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
About Dr. Muniz Castro
Jose C. Muniz Castro, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Rancho Mirage, CA specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Jose trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. Jose is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jose provided 405 services to 312 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841723657.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (607) 767-6007
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
71943 HIGHWAY 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Anorectal conditions
- Rectal Ulcer
- Anal fistula
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Precancerous Anal Cells
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Pelvic floor & structure
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Appendectomy
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Ostomy reversal
Wound care
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Cancer screening
Digestive health
Pelvic floor & prolapse
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
405 services · 312 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
63 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap | Procedure | 15860 |
20 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
58 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
58 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
56 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
45 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
39 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
36 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgeons in Rancho Mirage 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Jose C. Muniz Castro?
Jose C. Muniz Castro is a colorectal surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Jose C. Muniz Castro's address?
Jose C. Muniz Castro is listed at 71943 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Jose C. Muniz Castro?
The number on file is (607) 767-6007. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jose C. Muniz Castro?
Jose C. Muniz Castro's National Provider Identifier is 1841723657. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Jose C. Muniz Castro train?
Jose C. Muniz Castro attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jose C. Muniz Castro have?
Jose C. Muniz Castro has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Jose C. Muniz Castro perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Jose C. Muniz Castro performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap and diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jose C. Muniz Castro's profile verified?
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