Jose A. Castillo-Lugo
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Jose A. Castillo-Lugo

Nephrology
1411 N Beckley Ave, Ste 370, Pav III, 
Dallas, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
1411 N Beckley Ave, Ste 370, Pav III, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Jose Castillo-Lugo is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Castillo-Lugo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Castillo-Lugo is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Castillo-Lugo is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Nephrology, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine - GME - 1993
Nephrology, University of Puerto Rico - 1993
Transplant Medicine, Methodist Dallas Medical Center - 1994
Methodist Health System - 1994
Transplant Medicine, Methodist Hospital - 1994

Hospital Affiliations

Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Bsa Hospital
Bayamon Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English
German
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Medical Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
FirstCare
  • HMO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Card System
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Medicare
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MMM Healthcare
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Plan De Salud Menonita
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Scott and White Health
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  • POS
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Dallas Nephrology Associates
1411 N Beckley Ave, Ste 370, Pav III, Dallas, TX 75203

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

HOPE in Action Prospective Multicenter, Clinical Trial of Deceased HIVD+ Kidney Transplants for HIV+ Recipients
HOPE in Action Prospective Multicenter, Clinical Trial of Deceased HIVD+ Kidney Transplants for HIV+ Recipients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Observational Study of HIV+ Deceased Donor Solid Organ Transplant for HIV+ Recipients
Observational Study of HIV+ Deceased Donor Solid Organ Transplant for HIV+ Recipients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
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4 Total Publications

Infections After Kidney Transplantation From Donors With HIV to Recipients With HIV.
Infections After Kidney Transplantation From Donors With HIV to Recipients With HIV.
Journal: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Published: August 15, 2025
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While Dr. Jose A. Castillo-Lugo is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

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Yes. Dr. Jose A. Castillo-Lugo has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renovascular Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Jose A. Castillo-Lugo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Jose A. Castillo-Lugo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-358-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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